Morne-à-l’Eau is situated west of Grande-Terre.
The city serves as an important crossroad for the inhabitants of north Grande-Terre.
It runs parallel to the marine mangrove of Grand Cul-de-Sac.
The water based recreation area of Vieux-Bourg is an exceptional spot where numerous aquatic activities are practiced.
The etymology of “Morne à l’Eau” is said to come from the water source that flows down Grippon mountain.
This area lives mainly from fishing whereas further inside the lands and around Grands Fonds,
there are important sugar cane plantation, livestock farming, as well as other food crops.