Guadeloupe is an archipelago of islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea, specifically in the Lesser Antilles. It is an overseas region and department of France. How people communicate within the country varies considerably, mainly in how they write the address format when sending mail. In more rural or less developed areas, streets might not have names, and houses might not have numbers. People might use landmarks, neighborhood names, or even descriptive directions instead. Guadeloupe’s postal codes start with 971, but the rest depends on the commune. Since many towns have similar names or sections, locals often add extra info like section names. Moreover, there are different types of addresses, each with a specific element requirement. If you want to send mail to a client or customer in Guadeloupe but don’t know the correct address format, we will help you. We have listed all the different types of addresses, as well as the format and examples for each.

Recipient Name

In the first line, start by writing the name of the recipient. You can also add honorific titles like Monsieur for Mr. and Madame for Mrs. If you are sending the mail to a business, the company’s name will come in the first line. Write the person’s name and department in the second and third lines. Add ATTN. in front of the person’s name to ensure the internal mail distribution system sends the mail to the correct office and desk.

Street Address

Write the street name and the house or building number for residential and business addresses. If the recipient has a PO box, write B.P. (boîte postale is French for PO box) and then the box number.

Additional Information 

Write the apartment, floor, and unit numbers in this line. Only add this line if necessary. Take, for instance, situations where street name and building number might not suffice; adding address information inside the building will ensure accurate delivery.

Commune

They are the local administrative unit. They reflect the division of Guadeloupe into villages and parishes. There are over 32 communes in Guadeloupe. Write the name of the appropriate commune in this line.

Postal Code and City

Write them in the order mentioned above, without any punctuation. Postal codes are called code postal in Guadeloupe and are five digits long. Some major cities in Guadeloupe are Les Abymes, Pointe-à-Pitre, Basse-Terre, Baie-Mahault, and Le Gosier.

Country Name

Write the name of the country on the last line. If you send international mail to Guadeloupe, write the name in capital letters.

Residential Address Format

Write the recipient’s name, street address, commune, postal code, city name, and country name. Every address element except the postal code and city will come in separate lines.

Rural Address Format

Typically, the streets in rural areas of Guadeloupe do not have formal names. In this case, write the village’s name and the nearest larger town. Add the rest of the address elements in the same way as the residential address.

Business Address Format

Instead of the recipient’s name in the residential address, write the company’s name in the first line. Write the person’s name in the second line and add their department in the third line.

International Address Format for NGOs and Organizations

Write the organization’s name in the first line and the specific department in the second line. Place all the other address components, except the recipient’s name, in the same way as the residential address.

P.O. Box Address Format

Instead of the street address, write the term “B.P.” and then the P.O. box number in the residential address.

Military Address Format

Except for the first two lines, the military address format follows the same structure as the residential address format. In the first line, write the rank and full name of the person. In the second line, write the military unit number.

Government Office Address Format

Instead of the recipient’s name, write the office and department names in the residential address on the first and second lines.

Address Format for Multiple Recipients

If you want to mail to multiple people in the same household or business, write each name on separate lines of the residential and business addresses.

Address Format for Courier Services

If you send mail using courier services like DHL or FedEx, add the recipient’s contact details in the last line of the residential address. This will help the delivery agent if they cannot find the exact address.

La Poste manages its postal services since it is an overseas department of France. Its presence in Guadeloupe is vital in maintaining logistical and communication ties between the islands and mainland France and internationally. La Poste continues to provide standard postal services, such as letters, postcards, and parcels. Whether through regular mail or express services like Chronopost (for rapid deliveries), it ensures connectivity within Guadeloupe, mainland France, and globally. Many businesses in Guadeloupe rely on La Poste to ship and receive goods from France and Europe. Parcel lockers and local pickup points have also been introduced in some areas, making deliveries more accessible. La Poste also plays a vital role as a banking and financial institution through its branch, La Banque Postale. Residents of Guadeloupe can open savings and checking accounts, apply for loans, send money transfers, and pay bills at their local post offices. 

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