Le Robert

The history of the town of Le Robert.

The Parish of Le Robert was established in 1694.

Previously, it was known as Cul-de-Sac Robert, named after the shape of its bay, and it was part of the parish of its neighbor La Trinité in Martinique.

Access to Le Robert was rather complicated as it could only be reached by sea.

In 1694, Father Labat, with the support of the then Governor-General, Count de Blénac, decided to establish this area as a separate parish.

At that time, some Caribs still lived on the lands of the future commune, as later recounted by Father Labat in his writings.

Finally, between 1790 and 1810, several major events took place on the territory of Le Robert, such as Rochambeau's victory over the royalist army at Vert-pré (a district of Le Robert) in 1793, and the landing of the English led by Admiral Cockrane, which resulted in the English occupation of the island in 1809.

URBANISM

The municipality of Le Robert, Martinique, is a member of the Cap Nord urban community.

Served by the 23, 21, and 22 bus lines of the Martinique Transport public transportation network, it can be primarily accessed via the N1 road.

The RD 1, 3, 28, and 29A roads also provide access to the municipality.

Traffic in Le Robert remains relatively smooth compared to other municipalities in Martinique, despite the fact that the municipality boasts the largest shopping center in the northern part of the island, Océanis, and the only marina on the northern Atlantic coast.

GEOGRAPHY of this Northern Martinique Municipality

If we were to draw a map, the municipality of Le Robert is located to the south of La Trinité, to the southeast of Gros-Morne, to the northeast of Lamentin, and to the northwest of François.

The eastern coast of the municipality, where you can find the points Royale and Hyacynthe, is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.

Located within the Fort-de-France metropolitan area, with an area of 47.30 km² and a population of 130,179 residents, Le Robert is one of the municipalities with a high population density or intermediate density. Its postal code is 97231.

The Bay of Le Robert is home to 10 islets of various sizes: Chancel, Petit Piton, Petit Vincent, Petite Martinique, Boisseau, La Grotte, Loup-Garou, Îlet Madame, Aux Rats, and À Eau.

POLITICS

Robert Residents Satisfied with Their Mayor

Since 1997, the residents of the city of Le Robert and its city hall have been led by Alfred Monthieux and his municipal team.

A leftist figure, he served as the president of Cap Nord from 2014 to 2020.

YOUTH

Le Robert has 4 preschools and 9 elementary schools. It also has 3 middle schools.

Lastly, the only agricultural vocational high school in the northern part of Martinique is also located in this municipality.

CULTURE

What to Do in Le Robert, Day and Night?

The pleasures in Le Robert are quite diverse, both on land and at sea. There is a wide range of activities for both young and old to enjoy during a visit to this city. Here are our recommendations:

Nature Escapes

• Sea kayaking or mangrove exploration
• Hiking
• Sea excursions in the Bay
• Stroll in Bois Pothau
• Discovery of islets
• Aquaculture exploration
• Excursions to explore the coral reef and white sand bottoms
• Visiting fish concentration devices
• Feeding small and large fish
• Tour of the "An griav'la" agricultural farm
• Sailing and other water activities
• Swimming at Anse Coco
• Pitt

The History of Le Robert Through Stone

In terms of architecture, whether it's religious or cultural monuments, the history of Martinique has left us with traces of the past.

In the category of religious monuments, you can find in Le Robert:

• Sainte-Rose de Lima Church
• Jeanne d'Arc du Vert-Pré Church

In the category of museums and buildings, you can find in Le Robert:

• The Seaside Fountain
• The Four à Chaux Plantations

Designation "Historical Monument" or "Protected Heritage"

Many places and buildings, including those mentioned above, are protected under designations such as "Historical Monument" or "Protected Heritage."

Among these distinctions, you can find, among others:

• Îlet Chancel
• Seaside Plantation
• Gaschette Plantation

IN SUMMARY

Bothered for a few years due to the sargassum seaweed and the odor they emit, the town of Le Robert has also had to face the health crisis related to COVID-19 in France.

Nevertheless, the municipality is not giving up and is determined to do everything in its power to overcome this situation that tarnishes its image.

While it may be the capital for some and just a passing town for others, Le Robert remains a necessary crossroads for traveling from the north to the south of the island.

The municipality understands this well; its location on the map is its strong point.

With the upcoming arrival of the TCSP (Bus Rapid Transit System), the challenges for Le Robert will not be insignificant as it aims to shine once again.