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As
the image above shows, we are located on a small hill
overlooking Rodney Bay and Gros Islet.
We are 20 minutes drive from
Castries and 90 minutes from Hewanorra airport. We
have three self-contained self-catering units for holiday rentals. The map shows the Gros Islet junction (Point A) and La Panache (Point B). We are part of the Cas en Bas Road community which is a mix of locals, tourists and residents with holiday homes. We are a 5 minute (400 meter walk) down to the Castries highway and frequent buses to Rodney Bay and Castries. There’s a small supermarket and a bank at the junction and 2 larger supermarkets on the way to Rodney Bay. There are all styles of eating, drinking and party establishments in Gros Islet and Rodney Bay. Gros Islet Beach is a 20 minutes walk, Reduit Beach a short bus ride and the Atlantic beaches a 30 minutes walk. Beausejour Cricket Ground is 2 km away, Rodney Bay Marina a 15 minutes walk. |
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We
have two studio apartments and one two-bedroom apartment. Each
is
quite separate and has its own entrance and balcony with great views.
In addition we have a reception lounge. We no longer have a bar or restaurant but there are many within a short distance. However we can put breakfast ‘kits’ into rooms for US$5/person for arriving guests. The kitchen area has a three burner gas stove, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, kettle, coffee-maker and toaster and the usual pots, pans, utensils and cutlery. Each unit has a shower with hot water, wash basin and toilet. Fixtures and fittings are simple but rooms are comfortable and clean. They are cooled by powerful fans (but of course guests arriving from a cold winter will take a day or two to adjust). The two studios also have air-conditioning. Electricity is 220 volts; we have adapters but cannot for safety reasons provide 110v transformers (except for small electronic items). Rooms are changed and cleaned twice weekly; guests wishing a daily service will pay a 10% service charge. We can wash clothes for you, US$4/load. There is free wireless internet access in the reception area and apartments. We have a small car park for guests who rent a vehicle. To suit the driving conditions in Saint Lucia, we recommend that guests rent small cars or short wheel base jeeps. Roger parle francais! Each unit has its own character and we give more details below to see which might suit your needs. |
 Our car park |
| Ingrid apartment has two bedrooms each with a double bed, a large
sitting
room/dining room/kitchen with one single bed, and one bathroom. All
beds have mosquito nets and the windows have insect screens. It is on the second floor and has a very large balcony. Up to five people can stay but couples also often book this apartment because of the extra space. |
 more pictures of Ingrid |
| Amanda
studio
is hidden away up some steps. It’s more rustic than the other rooms,
with a kitchen on the balcony and two small balconies facing Pigeon
Island. It is liked by the young and young-at-heart!
It
has a queen-sized bed at one end of the long narrow room with a couple
of
small beds built in to the walls at the other end, popular with young
children. All beds have mosquito nets and the windows have insect
screens. This
room now has an air-conditioner. However some guests find they do not
need the air-conditioner. |
 more pictures of Amanda |
| Sonya studio consists
of a large room partially partitioned to create a bedroom area with one
queen-sized bed with mosquito net. There is also a single bed on the
other side of the partition. It on the first floor so less steps! The
balcony is
also
very spacious. This room is air-conditioned. |
 more pictures of Sonya |
And now for the prices!
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Please note that only registered guests are allowed inside rooms, except by prior agreement with the manager. Also please note that the whole property has many steep steps! We may or may not accept 1 or 2 night bookings, so
please email us to enquire with exact dates. |
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If you would like more information or wish to make
a booking please email
us (roger@lapanache.com)
We try to reply very quickly.
Henry Augustin
La Panache Guesthouse and Apartments
PO Box 2074
Cas en Bas Road
Gros Islet
St. Lucia W.I.
Tel. + 1 758 450 0765
Email roger@lapanache.com
We try to reply very quickly.
Henry Augustin
La Panache Guesthouse and Apartments
PO Box 2074
Cas en Bas Road
Gros Islet
St. Lucia W.I.
Tel. + 1 758 450 0765
Email roger@lapanache.com
Co-owner Roger Graveson is also a botanist who has been working on the flora of Saint Lucia for 15 years. You can see the results of this work on his website www.saintlucianplants.com. There's also some slide shows of Saint Lucias's natural scenery. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the island and is willing to advise guests with an interest in the nature of Saint Lucia which are the best places to go and how to get there. If you fancy yachting check our friends Andy and Caroline at Topline Yacht Charters A useful website about Saint Lucia (in Italian, French and English). |
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A comfortable apartment. A splendid view – what more could we hope for? - Absalon family, France
I have been a regular visitor since 1996. That must speak volumes - Doby, UK
Sorry we didn't have a chance to say a proper good-bye, but the taxi arrived early and we were off to the airport. Needless to say, our stay at La Panache was everything we hoped. Your generous spirit made us feel right at home and left us wanting to return. I will happily recommend your guest house to anyone thinking of going to the West Indian - Warren and Donna, USA
Très agreable séjour – la “Routard” à dit vrai - Famille Valtier
Great place with a beautiful garden. We will miss Henry’s laughing - Doris and Helga, Germany
Came for a week- stayed three and had to be kicked out in the end. Thanks to everyone for our best honeymoon so far! - Paul and Kate, UKOne whole month at Henry’s and Roger’s place, it could not be better! Fantastic hospitality at a great location- when we return on the Arc Race again one day, we’ll be back at La Panache - Harald and family, Norway
