Vigie Explained

Vigie
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Saint Lucia
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Castries
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Castries
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Qid:Q106908234
Construction:masonry tower
Shape:cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern[1]

Vigie is part of Castries, Saint Lucia.

The French established a village at the base of Vigie Hill in 1745, and a military headquarters on Vigie Height. Three forts were built, Choc Fort facing Choc Bay, Fort St. Victor at the entrance to Grand Carénage Bay (Castries Harbor), and Fort Montagu overlooking Petit Carénage Bay.[2] [3]

George F. L. Charles Airport, one of Saint Lucia's two airports, is located in this part, as well as one of Saint Lucia's two lighthouses.

The Prime Minister's official residence and Saint Mary's College are also located in Vigie.[4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. 2017-01-24.
  2. Book: Harmsen. Jolien. Ellis. Guy. Devaux. Robert. A History of St Lucia. 2014. Lighthouse Road. Vieux Fort. 9789769534001. 162.
  3. Book: Devaux. Robert. Saint Lucia Historic Sites. 1975. Saint Lucia National Trust. 52–53.
  4. News: St. Lucia Remembers Its War Heroes . The Voice . 17 November 2016 . 1 February 2017.
  5. News: SMC Celebrates Its 125th . The Voice . 15 May 2015 . 1 February 2017.