Logement et achat de voiture en Guadeloupe
by Besbee
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour à tous,
je viens de me décider à accepter une offre de travail à Pointe à Pitre et je dois commencer le 17 juillet prochain.
Je ne pourrai malheureusement pas arriver avant cette date donc j'arrive et je commence immédiatement à travailler!
Je suis à la recherche d'un pied à terre à pointe à pitre le temps de me trouver un vrai logement et une voiture.
avez-vous des pistes? Est-il facile de trouver une voiture pas trop cher et où puis-je consulter ddes annonces? idem pour le logement?
Comment procéder pour le déménagement?
Je ne connaît personne pour l'instant en guadeloupe et je suis donc avide de contact.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Bonjour,
çà se bouscule pas pour les réponses!
quelques sites utiles:
info-antilles.com/
http:/wwwchasta971.free.fr/forum-guadeloupe/
antilles info tourisme guadeloupe
Ces sites réunissent des annonces de particuliers à particuliers, des conseils ect...bref, fais en le tour, c'est très interressant. Un site bien aussi, quand on connait peu de choses du pays (je ne sais pas si c'est le cas pour toi), http:/perso.wanadoo.fr/karukéra. Site un peu statique mais très bien pour les généralitées. Plus les forums particuliers à chacun.
Je sais qu'il est difficile de trouver un logement temporaire à Pointe à Pitre. Orientes tes recherches plutôt vers Abymes ou les petits bleds environnants; de toutes façons tu auras toujours des bouchons le matin ou le soir.
Pour la voiture, je pense qu'il vaut mieux chercher une bonne occasion sur place, le transport en frêt étant assez cher et à risques (selon des avis expérimentés).
Recontactes moi si besoin. Moi je prépare mon départ pour novembre. Je vais en Basse Terre.
Isa
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Slt,
je ne peux te donner des tuyaux sur la guadeloupe, mais pour ce qui est de la voiture, le probleme est le même quand martinique, alors voila :
Tout dépend de la voiture que tu as en metropole ; si c'est une bonne voiture, n'hesites pas a l'emmener avec toi, la prix que tu paieras pour le transport (env. 1000 euros) sera amorti par la surcote appliquée sur place.
Toutefois, pour un vehicule de faible valeur (5000 euros), tu trouveras sans problemes, entre autre grace aux retours de locations.
Mais si tu veux emmener ta voiture, il n'y a aucun probleme, n'oublies pas que tu pars pour la France (c'est un peu plus compliqué que ça, mais c'est pas l'Irak).
A +
Merci beaucoup pour ta réponse.
Je vais aller voir ces sites, je connais déjà http:/perso.wanadoo.fr/karukéra et vivre-en-guadeloupe.com mais pas les autres.
Par l'intermédiaire d'ami d'ami je crois pouvoir avoir des contacts sur place et peut être même un petit logement en arrivant. Je dois absolument être sur Pointe à Pitre car c'est là que je travaillerai dès le lendemain de mon arrivée et je n'aurai pas encore de voiture je pense.
Ensuite, j'espère effectivement ne pas habiter PAP mais plutôt en basse terre.
Tu pas en Novemebre pour t'installer? Tu as l'air de déjà connaître. Moi je n'y suis jamais allée. C'est une grande aventure!
Julie.
Eh bien en fait, je n'ai pas de voiture à Paris.
J'en achèterai donc une sur place mais j'en aurai besoin quasiment immédiatement à mon arrivée. C'est pour ça que j'essaye de chercher depuis ici (je regarde sur domauto.com) mais comme j'y connais pas grand chose en mécanique, c'est pas facile.
Ceci dit, j'espère pouvoir avoir des contacts sur place pour éventuellement aller voir la voiture que j'achèterai.
Merci bcp pour ta réponse en tous cas.
Julie.
Bonjour,
Tu vas travailler en Guadeloupe ? Je te souhaite bon courage. J'espère que ton salaire sera à la hauteur. Les loyers sont chers, la bouffe également.
Pour la voiture tu en trouvera bien plus cher qu'en Metropole. Attention à la corrosion (Humidité avoisinant 100).
Quant-à loger à Basse-Terre tout en travaillant à Pointe-à-Pitre cela n'est pas serieux = C'est loin. Tu trouveras certainement quelque chose mais choisi à la peripherie de PàP, plus calme et plus ventilé. Il y fait chaud.
Je ne veux pas te décourrager pour ton futur travail, la vie là-bas n'est pas rose comme on le pense. Il y a, c'est vrai, le soleil, la plage, la vegetation luxuriante, mais aussi le climat et l'ambiance = Eprouvant.
Bonne chance.
je vie en guadeloupe depuis 6 ans et mon mari depuis 20 ans je croit que se n'ai pas aussi affreux que cela bien au contraire, comme partout il y des avantages et aussi quelques problèmes la vie et un peut plus chère mais nous avons beaucoup de grand magasin se qui fait que les prix on bien baisser depuis quelques années .les loyers son plus ou moins chère suivant ou tu va t'instalée Pointe a pitre pour le boulot ok mais pour habité non mais autour il y des tas de communes super et trés bien ventilé il ne fait pas aussi chaud ca et quand au voiture il n'y a pas se problème tu sera mème étonné de voir toute les voitures neuves sur l'ile je pense que si tu as l'ocasion de venir il faut la saisir bon courage et si tu veut quelques conseil tu peut demander sans problème 😏 aline
😎Bonjour
Je te trouve bien defaitiste toi avec la vie en Guadeloupe... Tout dépend ce que tu veux et ce que tu y fais Moi j'ai choisi avec ma compagne de vivre a Sainte-Rose et je ne reviendrais pas pour tout l'or du monde revivre a Paris vois tu! Ici la vie s'ecoule calmement, sans stress aucun, j'ai ouvert ma petite agence, et je suis super bien accueilli. J'ai choisi de vivre dans le bourg de Sainte-Rose, afin de m'imerger complètement auprès de la population antillaise. Pour ce qui est de la vie chère, je n'ai pas vu de différence entre Paris XVème ou je suis né et ou j'habitais et ici, mon budget est resté le même, et evidemment si tu ne veux pas consommer les produits locaux, tant pis pour toi si tu dois payer les denrées d'importations. Les loyers, sont moins chers qu'a Paris et là c'est carrément un quart de moins, j'ai une grande maison avec jardin, pas loin du Port, pour la somme de 813 euros par mois...je te laisse deviner ce que je payais a Paris... La facture d'electricité est aussi divisée, car ici a part la clim, et les congelateurs on n'a pas besoin de plus. J'utilise un chauffe eau solaire. L'eau a Sainte-Rose est la moins chère de l'ile. Les impôts sont divisés par deux. Je ne me sert pas de ma propre voiture, j'ai du en 16 mois faire 2000 km tout au plus, donc mon budget essence a véritablement diminué même si le prix de celle ci est légèrement supérieur.J'ai importé ma voiture, car là effectivement ya une réelle différence de prix. L'inconvénient est le montant de l'assurance qui lui est plus élevé de 20%. Pour le matériel ménager, pas la peine de s'encombrer on trouve tout ici. Les meubles également. Il n'y a vraiment que l'abonnement a Internet qui me parait tres excessif. Je me sers d'un vélo a assistance électrique et ma compagne aussi, et je t'assure que c'est un plaisir alors de circuler dans le silence et sans effort sur les routes pleine de côtes. Je suis tous les jours sur des parcours Sainte-Rose / Pointe a Pitre ou Sainte Rose / Deshaies, et je peux te garantir que les voitures qui me doublent alors sont tres attentives a ma présence, j'en suis moi même le premier surpris. En tous cas, je suis désolé si ton expérience ait été négative, mais je tenais a dire que la notre est mille fois positive.🙂
Je te trouve bien defaitiste toi avec la vie en Guadeloupe... Tout dépend ce que tu veux et ce que tu y fais Moi j'ai choisi avec ma compagne de vivre a Sainte-Rose et je ne reviendrais pas pour tout l'or du monde revivre a Paris vois tu! Ici la vie s'ecoule calmement, sans stress aucun, j'ai ouvert ma petite agence, et je suis super bien accueilli. J'ai choisi de vivre dans le bourg de Sainte-Rose, afin de m'imerger complètement auprès de la population antillaise. Pour ce qui est de la vie chère, je n'ai pas vu de différence entre Paris XVème ou je suis né et ou j'habitais et ici, mon budget est resté le même, et evidemment si tu ne veux pas consommer les produits locaux, tant pis pour toi si tu dois payer les denrées d'importations. Les loyers, sont moins chers qu'a Paris et là c'est carrément un quart de moins, j'ai une grande maison avec jardin, pas loin du Port, pour la somme de 813 euros par mois...je te laisse deviner ce que je payais a Paris... La facture d'electricité est aussi divisée, car ici a part la clim, et les congelateurs on n'a pas besoin de plus. J'utilise un chauffe eau solaire. L'eau a Sainte-Rose est la moins chère de l'ile. Les impôts sont divisés par deux. Je ne me sert pas de ma propre voiture, j'ai du en 16 mois faire 2000 km tout au plus, donc mon budget essence a véritablement diminué même si le prix de celle ci est légèrement supérieur.J'ai importé ma voiture, car là effectivement ya une réelle différence de prix. L'inconvénient est le montant de l'assurance qui lui est plus élevé de 20%. Pour le matériel ménager, pas la peine de s'encombrer on trouve tout ici. Les meubles également. Il n'y a vraiment que l'abonnement a Internet qui me parait tres excessif. Je me sers d'un vélo a assistance électrique et ma compagne aussi, et je t'assure que c'est un plaisir alors de circuler dans le silence et sans effort sur les routes pleine de côtes. Je suis tous les jours sur des parcours Sainte-Rose / Pointe a Pitre ou Sainte Rose / Deshaies, et je peux te garantir que les voitures qui me doublent alors sont tres attentives a ma présence, j'en suis moi même le premier surpris. En tous cas, je suis désolé si ton expérience ait été négative, mais je tenais a dire que la notre est mille fois positive.🙂
Bonjour, suis actuellement en Guadeloupe
pour une voiture d'occasion, tu trouveras sans probléme, d'une part il ya des garages d'occasion mais surtout par un journal hebdo le 97.1, beaucoup de départ donc des bonnes occasions et pour le logement ça dépend ce que tu recherches, : apprt, studio, villa, j'ai un apprt, bord de mer entiérement meublé.loc saisonniére !
à toi de voir
cathmarion
Merci pour ton témoignage.
La pauvre Besbee devait commencé à se faire des inquiètudes.
p-s: un grand bonjour à St Rose, et bonne continuation à vous.
Isa.
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Oui, merci pour ce témoignage positif, je commençais effectivement à un peu m'inquiéter car beaucoup de gens autour de moi (pas seulement sur le forum) pensent surtout à me mettre en garde. Et puis mes recherchent d'appartement n'avancent guère, et j'arrive dans un mois!
Donc ça me redonne du courage ce genre de témoignage même si j'ai bien compris qu'il ne faut pas idéaliser la guadeloupe et que tout n'y est pas rose, comme partout.
Julie
Bonjour Julie,
Je viens de faire un tour sur INFOAntilles.com, en bas de page aller sur l'encadré: Info antilles pour vous, rubrique petites annonces puis offres de locations...
J'ai repéré 5 annonces qui pourraient t'interresser. Allez, vite, vite. Tu vas trouver.
A plus.
Isa
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Bonjour,
Au cas où cela pourrait t'aider, je vends ma voiture (dispo immédiate) : Marque : Volkswagen Modèle : Polo (Essence, 3 portes, 1.4 litres, 75 ch.) Année : 1998 Couloeur : Blanche Kilométrage au compteur : 110 000 km (soit une moyenne de moins de 15 000 / an) Options : climatisation, vitres automatiques, lecteur CD Réparations récentes : Boîte de vitesse - Mai 2006 Embrayage - Mai 2006 Ventilateur moteur - Septembre 2005 4 pneus - Septembre 2005 PRIX : 2 900 € C’est une voiture qui est en très bon état de marche ! Merci de diffuser.
Audrey.
Au cas où cela pourrait t'aider, je vends ma voiture (dispo immédiate) : Marque : Volkswagen Modèle : Polo (Essence, 3 portes, 1.4 litres, 75 ch.) Année : 1998 Couloeur : Blanche Kilométrage au compteur : 110 000 km (soit une moyenne de moins de 15 000 / an) Options : climatisation, vitres automatiques, lecteur CD Réparations récentes : Boîte de vitesse - Mai 2006 Embrayage - Mai 2006 Ventilateur moteur - Septembre 2005 4 pneus - Septembre 2005 PRIX : 2 900 € C’est une voiture qui est en très bon état de marche ! Merci de diffuser.
Audrey.
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About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)
Hi everyone, so I’m planning to go study at a community college in the U.S., but the only snag is which one—there are so many options over there! I’ve heard about one in California, Diablo Valley College, and another in Florida, Valencia College. I know both states are super attractive for tourism, but my main criteria are teaching quality and price. I’m open to any advice, comments, or suggestions—thanks in advance! The start of the semester is coming up, and I’m a little nervous...
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Hi,
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Hi! I’m looking for an apartment in Malaga from September (2025) until January for my Erasmus exchange, but I’m not finding much, and it seems like there are a lot of scams. Does anyone have any leads or tips? Thanks!^^





