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You need to hire a boat, either a dugout canoe or a small motor launch, to visit Fort Anglais. Constructed in 1702 to protect French Haiti from the English in Jamaica, it was overrun by the British in 1748. The fort is in ruins and overgrown with trees and plants; an archeologist could settle in happily for years, but the casual visitor will have a marvelous few hours. Take a picnic; pick up a boat around Fort Olivier on the mainland. Try young but serious guide Jacques Louis at 31803722 if you speak French.…
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Date of experience: October 2014
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Fort des Anglais i sthe sister fort to Fort des Olivier and its British counterpart. Located on an islet just about 10 minutes by motor boat, the fort outline and chambers are relatively well preserved considerng the ravages of the past 200+ years of exposure to sea salt, weather, hurricanes, etc. Well worth the trip when in the area of Aquin, Zanglais, or Saint Louis du Sud. Set aside at least 2 hours for a complete tour. A photographer's delight.…
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