Heritage & Art · Our pick in St Lucia
Morne Fortune & Fort Charlotte
The view over Castries harbour
About Morne Fortune & Fort Charlotte
Morne Fortune rises behind Castries, and its position over the harbour made it one of the island’s key military strongholds in the wars between France and Britain. Fort Charlotte and other fortifications survive across the hill, and today it is a peaceful lookout over the city, the cruise port and the coast.
Why it's on our list
- Fort Charlotte
- Harbour views
- French and British history
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Morne Fortune & Fort Charlotte before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Morne Fortune & Fort Charlotte are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Castries Market2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 7 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Marigot Bay4.5 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Reduit Beach10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Gros Islet11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Pigeon Island12 kmCar or taxi 26 min
- Anse Chastanet17 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Sulphur Springs18 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- The Pitons22 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Hewanorra airport (UVF)29 kmCar or taxi 62 min