Schoelcher

History of the Municipality of Schoelcher

Like many other municipalities in Martinique, Schœlcher was born due to the promulgation of the law of March 24, 1888.

Previously, the municipality was only a small village connecting Case-Pilote to Fort-de-France.

A church, Notre-Dame de Case-Navire, had been installed in 1848.

On September 27, 1850, Case-Navire was promoted to a diocese, before being erected as a parish three years later.

In 1878, Abbot Deville asked Bishop Carmene to delineate the boundaries of his parish in order to facilitate access to religious education for the inhabitants of the neighboring districts.

The districts of Fond-Lahaye and Anse-Madame will be annexed.

Two years later, the parish will become a municipality.

However, the boundaries of the municipality will not be drawn until 1898.

Formerly called Case des Navires, then Case-Navire, it will be renamed by its inhabitants in 1889 to take the name of the French abolitionist Schoelcher (Victor by his first name)./p>

It should be known that currently this man represents a very controversial figure for a part of the Martinique people.

The statue of his bust, among others, suffered the consequences.

In addition, following the eruption of Mount Pelée in 1902, Schoelcher welcomed refugees from neighboring towns affected.

URBANISM

Member of the agglomeration of the center, CACEM, the commune is served by the Martinique Transport network (formerly known as Mozaik).

The latter ensures the connection between Schoelcher and the capital.

Among other things, to get there, you just have to take the national road 2 or the departmental road 44.

GEOGRAPHY

Schoelcher covers 22.95 km² divided into 10 districts.

Its relief is rather mountainous and its climate is sometimes dry, sometimes humid.

Finally, its 22,000 inhabitants enjoy black sand beaches.

POLICY

An affirmed political orientation The city of Schoelcher has been left-wing for over 50 years.

Luc-Louison Clementé, mayor since 2008, focuses his policy on the development of leisure, history and education.

YOUTH

Schoelcher, student city

Schoelcher Martinique hosts the only university in Martinique, the University of the West Indies.

The latter offers a wide choice of training courses with openings to the Caribbean.

More than 6000 students enroll each year, as well as many foreign students.

Still in terms of higher education and training, in the Ravine-Touza district is the “Skill for campus” establishment and the School of Management and Commerce.

Schoelcher is also a high school, two middle schools, four elementary school, and two nursery schools.

The famous convent Saint-Joseph de Cluny is also located in this commune.

Finally, the city also has a music school and a nautical school.

CULTURE

What to do in Schœlcher, day and night?

Escape to nature Outdoor activities in Schoelcher are mainly nautical:

• Anba-so Waterfall
• Hiking
• Beaches
• Sail
• Kayak

The history of Schoelcher 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 religious monuments category, you can find in Schœlcher :

• Benedictine Monastery
• Church of Our Lady of the Nativity

In the category monuments and museums are in Schœlcher :

• The Tomb of the English
• The tree of freedom
• The Weapons of Freedom
• The Sainte-Catherine battery

In the culture and entertainment category, you can find in Schœlcher :

• The Arena sports complex
• The Casino
• The Madiana-Palais des congrès cinema

IN SUMMARY

The last few years have not been easy for the city.

The scene of numerous independence demonstrations and socio-cultural conflicts, Schoelcher is often likened to a city of the rich.

However, the city is doing its best to develop activities adapted to everyone and eco-responsible as the project of bike paths and electric bikes.

The stakes will be high for the company in the years to come in order to restore its reputation.

But no matter what, Schoelcher will always remain a city that moves and attracts thanks to its activities in perpetual development!