Le Prêcheur

History of the Municipality of Le Prêcheur

Le Prêcheur is one of the first inhabited municipalities in Martinique by the colonists in 1635.

This municipality has long been the site of numerous conflicts between the French and the English.

Those of 1666 and 1694 will leave a stronger mark due to their violence but also, and above all, the victory of the French troops.

Very few people know, but Le Prêcheur is a municipality that was severely affected during the eruption of Mount Pelée in 1902.

Just over a week before the great chaos, on the night of May 7th to 8th, the municipality was hit by a mudflow filled with volcanic debris, causing the death of more than 400 people and the destruction of many homes.

Did you know?

Le Prêcheur gets its name from a submerged rock that, according to legend, had the shape of a preacher!

URBANISM

Located at the northernmost tip of the island, Le Prêcheur Martinique is part of the Cap Nord community of municipalities.

The village has only one entrance by car: Departmental Road 10. Alternatively, the more adventurous can make their way to Grand'Rivière by taking the hiking trail between the two municipalities.

Geography of this Northern Martinique Municipality

Located not far from the Mount Pelée, the municipality with 1,699 inhabitants has often had to deal with mudflows from its western flank, which have caused significant damage, especially in the town.

The perfect illustration of this damage is the town's bridge, which was destroyed and then rebuilt in 2017.

Among other things, the municipality covers an area of 29.92 km² and has a tropical and humid climate.

Its mountainous terrain offers views of its black sand coves but also of Dominica!

Finally, the municipality is surrounded by Saint-Pierre to the south, Grand'Rivière to the north, and Morne-Rouge to the southeast.

Politics

Fòs ba péyi-a!

Sometimes leaning left, sometimes right, the municipality has often had somewhat diversified political choices.

The current mayor, Alain Duton, succeeded Marcelin Nadeau, who had been in office since 2008 and was elected as a deputy in June 2022.

YOUTH

Sé yonn a lòt

The hometown of footballer Wendie Renard and singer-songwriter Loulou Boislaville, the municipality has a primary school.

To continue their education, students go to neighboring municipalities.

CULTURE

What to do in Le Prêcheur, day and night?

Nature Escape

Le Prêcheur is primarily about activities related to green tourism.

The municipality has the honor and the luck to possess on its soil a tree unlike any other, one of the largest in the Lesser Antilles, the ZAMANA of Habitation Céron.

• Hiking
• Beaches
• Anse Couleuvre Waterfall
• The lighthouse

The History of Le Prêcheur Through Stone

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

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

• St. Joseph's Church

In the museum category, you can find in Le Prêcheur:

• Habitation Céron

IN SUMMARY

A somewhat remote village in Martinique, Le Prêcheur is not often in the favor of the population.

However, its appeal is significant!

With its lush nature, magnificent viewpoints, and pleasant climate, this small green haven has a rightful place at the heart of Martinique's tradition and history.