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Marina Marin The Marina du Marin, the largest marina in Martinique, is located in the south of the island. It is so large that one could easily say that it is a city within a city! A marina that shines internationally The Marina du Marin in Martinique, labeled Pavillon Bleu and Qualité Plaisance, is a lively place that offers numerous activities. Whether it's for leisure, shopping, nautical activities, he...

Aubéry Castle The Lord Byron Castle, also known as Maison Rivail or Château Aubéry, was sold for a symbolic franc to the municipality of Ducos in Martinique. The now abandoned building still raises many questions. The Aubery Castle, a historical monument. Formerly known as Maison Rivail, this immense and luxurious building, once owned by the béké Eugène Aubéry and his family, was built in 1928 in Cro...

Seine fishing The place of fishing in Martinique Martinique is a small island that has a very special relationship with fishing! Its proximity to the sea makes it a breeding ground for fishermen who find their vocation in the proximity to the sea, an element that is very present in the lives of Martinicans. It was therefore impossible for this profession not to democratize and it has become one of the most i...

The Savannah of Petrifications Welcome to the Savane des Pétrifications, a lunar landscape in an arid zone at the tip of the commune of Sainte-Anne. Discover this exceptional site very appreciated by locals and tourists alike. The Savane des Pétrifications : a remarkable site in Martinique Located at the extreme south of the island (at the cape of the Pointe de l'Enfer) in Sainte anne martinique, the Savane des Petrific...

Sainte-Luce Catholic Church Under the direction of Father Jean-Moise Exantus, the Sainte-Lucie de Sainte-Luce Catholic Church, located in the heights of the commune, boasts a surprising architecture. Its ceiling strongly resembles the hull of a boat, inverted. Inaugurated with great fanfare on 25 September 2016, it has since become the pride of its faithful! To be discovered without further ado ! A complicated renovat...

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Saint Peter In the charming town of Saint-Pierre, not far from the ruins of the old city and the memorial of the 1902 eruption, is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, formerly known as the Church of Mouillage. The architecture of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Saint Peter? Located at the corner of Victor Hugo street and Dupuy street in the very popular Mouillage district where boa...

The Raisiniers beach The beach of Raisiniers, to discover in La Trinité, on the Atlantic coast in the North East of Martinique. The beach of the Raisiniers is a pretty beach located at the entry of the village of Trinité. The Raisiniers beach: a practical and local beach The Raisiniers beach is a white sand beach which offers a beautiful view on the Atlantic Ocean. It owes its name to the shrubs that border th...

Cape Solomon Underwater Path The underwater path of Cape Solomon to be discovered at Anses-d'Arlet, on the south Caribbean coast of Martinique. The Cape Solomon Underwater Trail: a diver's paradise In 2014, the municipality of Anses d’Arlet decided to set up an underwater course in the turquoise waters of Cape Solomon. The trail is easily distinguished by white buoys that guide you along the route. On each buoy, th...

Port of Basse-Pointe How about a little trip to Basse-Pointe, in the far north of Martinique on the Atlantic side? We often have the habit or the reflex, when we go to the North of the island, to go to the beaches of Trinité or to visit the ruins of Saint-Pierre, but we think a little less to pass by the beautiful commune of Basse-Pointe where there are however very beautiful things to see. This is particularly th...

Cap Ferré and the Blue Eye L'Œil Bleu, a natural swimming pool to discover at Cap Ferré in the commune of Sainte Anne, at the southern tip of Martinique. L'Œil Bleu : a natural pool in paradise The Blue Eye is a natural pool surrounded by rocks that form a barrier and protect it from the waves. It looks like an open-air jacuzzi. It owes its name simply to its shape and the bewitching color of its water. To reach...

Health course of Morne Cabri   Before being a well-known health course, Morne Cabri is first and foremost an ecosystem between the bay of Fort-de-France and the mangrove of Génipa which joins the commune of Ducos by a natural park of 1200 hectares. A health walk in the heart of the Lamentin mangrove The Morne Cabri Health Course was set up in 1992 and then renovated in 2009 by the city of Lamentin. The ...

The Chapel of the Virgin of the Seamen The Chapelle Notre-Dame des Roses - better known as the Chapelle de la Vierge des Marins (Chapel of the Virgin of the Sailors) or the Chapelle Macabou (Macabou Chapel) - is a small building made of stone, brick and wood, nestled on the Atlantic coast of the island, between the communes of Vauclin and Le Marin. Offering a breathtaking view of the horizon, the Chapelle de la Vierge des Marins is ...

Cascade Anba so Are you looking for an outing idea or wondering what to do during the weekend in Martinique? The Anba So waterfall awaits you on the Caribbean side, on the heights of Fond Lahaye, a handful of kilometers from Fort-de-France.   A Waterfall in Town The starting point of the short hike leading to the waterfall "Anba So" which means "under the waterfall", is only 5 minutes away from the vill...

Sinai Beach You have never heard of Sinai Beach in Martinique ? It is the northernmost beach of the island, facing Dominica.    Sinai Beach: a feeling of the end of the world This very beautiful beach of black sand, nestled at the foot of the cliffs and lined with coconut palms is located in the municipality of Grand’Rivière. Dense and lush vegetation, crystal clear waters: the setting is impress...

Castle Dubuc Overlooking the Treasure Bay, Château Dubuc, located on the Caravelle Peninsula is a must-see in the Atlantic North. An old colonial domain of Tartane Château Dubuc was built in 1721 by the prosperous heir Louis Dubuc de Galion, grandson of the Norman colonist Pierre Dubuc, who came to settle in Martinique following a duel. He will redeem himself from France thanks to the battles he is go...

The dungeon of Cyparis Nestled in the historic center among the ruins of Saint-Pierre and listed as a historic monument since 1979, the Cyparis dungeon is a reminder of the town's past. Built in the middle of the 18th century in Saint-Pierre, this small vaulted stone dungeon has only one door above which is a small grille that lets in external light. This dungeon was located in the prison of Saint-Pierre, but it wa...

Bernard David Museographic Space South of Martinique, in the city of Diamant, there is a museum of great importance that traces the history of the city through a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, documents and archives collected by Mr. Bernard David. Upon his accidental death in 1998, he bequeathed to the municipality his precious historical elements that shed light on the lifestyle of the first inhabitants of the city. So...

The Ruins of Old Saint-Pierre Since 1982, Saint-Pierre has been classified as a City of Art and History. In 1902, it experienced one of the most important events in the history of Martinique: the eruption of Mount Pelée! In the manner of Pompeii and the eruption of Vesuvius, the city was destroyed, but over time it was able to rise from its ashes. Today it is a historic place where one can visit the ruins of what was once t...