Ajoupa-Bouillon

HISTORY of the municipality of AJOUPA BOUILLON

Originally, Ajoupa-Bouillon was a hamlet dependent on Basse-Pointe, but more particularly on the Northern municipality formed by this latter and Macouba.

A first attempt had already been made in 1837 by the place-name in order to become a municipality. In vain, until January 11, 1889, when Ajoupa-Bouillon obtained its independence and changed its political status.

Do you know this?

The municipality takes its name from an old colonist, Duke Jean Gobert de Bouillon, who had built an ajoupa (small Caribbean hut) at the entrance of the latter.

Marking a landmark for passers-by, it was thus nicknamed.

URBANISM

The municipality of 1,787 inhabitants is crossed by the national 3 from Saint-Pierre to Lorrain.

Ajoupa-Bouillon is also a member of the Cap Nord agglomeration community.

GEOGRAPHY of this municipality in the North of Martinique

Ajoupa-Bouillon is a 12.30 km² commune located at altitude.

The relatively humid climate favors l’agriculture within the commune.

Located at the junction of the North Atlantic and Caribbean, the commune is almost a mandatory passage to get to the other side of the island.

POLITICS

A town loyal to its political party

Maurice Bonté, former school director, general councilor and vice-president of the general council is the mayor of the commune since 1995 !

Youth

Ajoupa-Bouillon has a nursery school and an elementary school to welcome children in the town.

Once they are older, they go to the colleges and high schools in the neighboring towns.

CULTURE

What to do in Ajoupa-Bouillon, day and night ?

Escape into nature A very green and wild commune, Ajoupa-Bouillon knows how to emphasize activities around nature.

The lovers of this last one will be served :

• The Gorges of the cliff
• The bridge of the Cliff
• The Babin jump
• The Cascade Dany
• The hike of Trianon

The story of Ajoupa-Bouillon through the stone

In terms of architecture, whether religious or cultural monuments, the History of Martinique has left us traces of the past.

In the category of religious monuments, located in Ajoupa-Bouillon :

• The Church of the Immaculate Conception

Appellation “Historic Monument” or “Heritage of the 20th Century””

Many buildings, including those mentioned above, are protected by appellations “Historic Monument” or “Heritage of the 20th Century”.

These awards include, among others:

• The Church of the Immaculate Conception

IN SUMMARY

Ajoupa-Bouillon is a small but discreet commune in the north Atlantic of Martinique, yet it offers many sought-after activities related to green tourism.

The latter would benefit from more local promotion, although the quietness of the municipality is its charm.