Pointe-a-Pitre is a gracious town, as well as an active, lively port with many narrow streets to explore. It has a pleasant square at its core, the Place de la Victoire, which is surrounded by a busy market. The Pavillion d’Exposition de Bergevin and the Centre Cultural Remy Nainsouta are two interesting museums in the town. At Fort Fleur de L’Epee, there are some fascinating underground caves and to the north of these is the old sugar town of Sainte Anne. Sainte Marie de Capesterre, where Columbus landed, should be visited, as should the Hindu temple to its south, where it is possible to see religious ceremonies taking place. The small town of Trois Rivieres has a collection of interesting Indian relics which could easily be visited on the way to the National Park of Guadeloupe near St Claude. This 74,000 acre park, of great natural beauty, is situated at the base of La Soufriere, a dormant volcano. In the rainforests, there are some good walking and picnic areas, making a pleasant alternative to lying on the islands fine beaches.