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Vieux Fort & its military heritage
A Second World War base
About Vieux Fort & its military heritage
Vieux Fort was developed as a military base during the Second World War and later became the south’s aviation and transport hub, home of Hewanorra International Airport. Traces of that history remain near Moule à Chique.
Why it's on our list
- Wartime base
- Aviation hub
- Moule à Chique
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vieux Fort & its military heritage before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Vieux Fort & its military heritage, as the crow flies.
- Serenity at Coconut Bay50 m1 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Vieux Fort & its military heritage 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
- Hewanorra airport (UVF)550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- The Pitons15 kmCar or taxi 33 min
- Sulphur Springs15 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Anse Chastanet20 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Marigot Bay28 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- Castries Market32 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)33 kmCar or taxi 68 min
- Reduit Beach38 kmCar or taxi 80 min
- Gros Islet39 kmCar or taxi 81 min