On your way to Vieux Fort, stop in the pleasant fishing village of Choiseul (named for a duke who served under King Louis XV) to visit the Art & Craft Center. You can wander around the workshop to watch the artisans making pottery, baskets, and wood carvings. The store offers good prices and there s a large selection of traditional Caribbean handicrafts. Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm; 758-459-3226.
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