La Trinité

History of the municipality of LA TRINITE

The commune of Trinité was founded in 1658.

Originally a member of the agglomeration known as “la Capesterre” which consisted of six communes, the parish of Trinité was created when it was detached from this group.

Quickly a wooden chapel was built on the territory, and Father Boulogne was appointed as its priest.

The parish was divided into three districts whose names reflected the particularities :

• Little Brazil: where mostly Brazilian Jews resided
• The Cistern: which supplied the inhabitants with water
• Straw Street: whose houses were covered with thatch

The development of the city of Trinity has gone through two main axes: the military axis and the economic axis.

Ideally located, the city was a strategic place for the military wishing to defend Martinique from English invasions. That is when two forts are built: to the north, Fort Sainte-Catherine and to the south, the Caravelle Battery.

Later, under the orders of Governor Blénac, roads will be built to link Trinité and its districts, but also to reach Fort-de-France.

This decision will allow the city to trade with the other towns of the island.

Specializing in the production of cocoa, cotton and sugar, Trinité also traded internationally thanks to its port located in the great bay, which saw many boats pass by.

Durant plus de 200 ans, ce dernier sera connu comme un port stratégique de la côte nord atlantique.

Regarding the origin of the name of the municipality, two hypotheses are put forward: the dedication of the first priest to the Holy Trinity or the fact that originally, the municipality was formed of only three neighborhoods.

URBANISM

The city of Trinité is accessible mainly by the N 1 which crosses it of north towards the south or the N 4 which makes it possible to join the commune while passing by that of Gros-Morne in the west.

A member of the Cap nord agglomeration community, the commune is served by lines 21, 22 and 27 of the Martinique Transport public transport network.

GEOGRAPHY of this municipality in the North of Martinique

The city of Trinité Martinique is surrounded by the Gros-Morne in the west, Sainte-Marie in the north, Robert in the south and the Atlantic Ocean in the east.

Its surface is 45.77 km² for 13 468 inhabitants.

In Trinité is the Presqu’île de la Caravelle, that some define by “the small arm of Martinique”.

Covering 388 hectares, the Caravelle is home to an exceptional fauna and flora between mangrove, sea, cliffs, rainforest, this wild and authentic place is unique in Martinique.

POLICY

After spending 25 years as mayor of the city, Louis Joseph Manscour left his place in 2014 to Frédéric Buval currently in office.

YOUTH

A wide choice of training courses

Trinité is home to the largest school complex in the north of Martinique: Frantz Fanon, the name of a famous Martinican essayist who worked on the black condition and colonial violence.

This city includes the largest high school in the north of the island, general, technological and professional as well as a college.

In addition, the municipality has another college and a vocational school for maritime and aquacultural training.

There are 3 nursery schools and 4 elementary schools.

Crédit photo : Collège Beauséjour

CULTURE

What to do in Trinité, day and night ?

Discovering what nature is capable of is an activity that comes in many flavors, and that’s exactly what Trinidad offers.

The town of Tartane is a perfect example !

Tartane, a small fishing village where tradition is the key word, its beaches and its inhabitants have everything of a small earthly paradise where time seems to have stopped.

Escape to nature

• Hikes at La Caravelle
• Swimming on the beaches of Tartane, Cosmy, Anse Bonneville
• Kayak
• Surf
• Underwater diving
• Waterfall “Bô la riviè
• The Bonneville Garden

The history of Trinidad through the stone In terms of architecture, whether religious or cultural monuments, the history of Martinique has left us imprints of the past.

In the category religious monuments, are in Trinidad :

• The “Saint Joseph” charity home and its chapel
• The Holy Trinity Church
• The Church of Saint-François-de-Sales

In the category museum, are in Trinidad :

• The ruins of Château Dubuc
• The Hardy distillery
• L’usine du Galion, unique sucrerie de la Martinique

Appellation “Monument Historique” or “Patrimoine du 20e siècle”

Many buildings, including those mentioned above, are protected by “Monument Historique” or “Patrimoine du 20e siècle” designations.

These awards include, among others:

• The Château Dubuc

The nature reserve of the Presqu’île de la Caravelle is also a classified and protected site.

IN SUMMARY

Trinité is a commune in full development, which has all the prerequisites in order to become a more important commune in the North Atlantic as well on the level of school, hospital, and administrative.

However, the deteriorating condition of the road in the village and the lack of parking spaces attract few people to the village.

However, the commune is keen to safeguard its unique fauna and flora, while enhancing them.

This daily and long term fight has not finished surprising us and this, for the greatest pleasure of the whole population.