The Creole House

Somewhere between the traditional Creole hut and the colonial house, the Creole house is the typical home of many Guadeloupeans. They are the most visible from the air. They are characterized by their brightly-colored corrugated iron roofs. They are made of tropical wood, hardwood or bi-material. Like Creole huts, they feature decorative awnings with shutters, and lambrequins decorate the edges of the roof or front facade.

Enter the house and imagine daily life in the West Indies. Admire the structure of its framework, the finesse of its furniture, understand the typical architecture of a house in a tropical environment. Welcome to Guadeloupe!