“ Musée St . John Perse . . . is truly a place of historical significance and is well worth the visit .”
“ Musée St . John Perse . . . is truly a place of historical significance and is well worth the visit .”
Next on my list of places to see were two museums ( what ´ s a trip without a museum visit ?). Musée Schoelcher features a collection of the artwork , personal objects , and souvenirs of Victor Schoelcher , a major abolitionist in Guadeloupe ’ s history . Opened on Schoelcher ’ s 83rd birthday , this imposing pinkish limestone edifice houses items such as slavery documents and replicas of ancient Greek and Roman relics .
The other museum , Musée St . John Perse , was opened on the centenary of the famous Guadeloupean photographer and Nobel poet laureate , St . John Perse . The entire museum speaks of St . John Perse . His story is told from the ground floor , which is a reconstruction of his contemporary-style Creole home complete with displays of traditional Creole dress , to the second floor , which houses a collection of his artwork and personal effects . This is truly a place of historical significance and is well worth the visit .
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"Museé St. John Perse ...
is truly a place of
historical significance . . ."