Perched on Terre-de-Haut's highest point, Fort Napoleon is worthy of a visit just for the panoramic vistas of the surrounding bluffs, the sailboats bobbing in the bay below and the tiny islets of the Saintes archipelago. But this stunning location often overshadows the history. The Fort began to build under Napoleon the First and finished under Napoleon the Third. It never had been used. During the second worldwide warm, the dissidents and people in opposition of French Government were imprisoned there. Fort Napoleon was restored in the 1980s and houses a museum about Les Saintes. From the tender site, you'll ride in a van up the steep incline. Going inside the stone structures with your guide, you'll explore the exhibits and learn about key naval battles and the island's maritime heritage. Then stroll the fort grounds, which include a botanical garden with cacti and other species that thrive in the arid, hilly terrain, keeping an eye out for the resident iguanas. A walking path takes you along the top of the fortifications, a prime spot for the famous views. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walk through the village before returning to the pier.