Grande Chute du Galion

Grande Chute du Galion is a waterfall in and has an elevation of 893 metres. Grande Chute du Galion is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include La Grande Soufrière and Citerne.

Volcano
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, or simply Soufrière, is an active stratovolcano on the island of , . It is the highest mountain peak in the , rising 1,467 m high.

Volcano
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is a French volcano located in , on the southeast flank of . It has a total height of 1,155 metres and is crowned by a circular crater containing Lac Flammarion.

Volcano
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is a volcano.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Matouba and Saint-Claude.

Village
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is a locality in the commune of in Guadeloupe. It is the place of death of Louis Delgrès. It is noted for its natural spring, 742 meters above sea level within the , which is said to have "miraculous" powers. is situated 3½ km west of Grande Chute du Galion.

Town
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is a commune in the overseas department of . It lies in the interior of southern , just northeast of the capital city of Basse-Terre. is situated 4 km west of Grande Chute du Galion.

Town
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is a commune in the overseas region and department of , in the . It is a suburb of the city of . The commune of was in the past a pivotal point in the defense of Guadeloupe's . is situated 5 km southwest of Grande Chute du Galion.

Grande Chute du Galion

Latitude
16.03153° or 16° 1′ 54″ north
Longitude
-61.66283° or 61° 39′ 46″ west
Elevation
893 metres (2,930 feet)
Open location code
778W28JP+JV
Geo­Names ID
3579226
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In Other Languages

“Grande Chute du Galion” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lac Flammarion and La Parabole.

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