Josephine’s Bathtub and the White Background

White sands to wade in the midst of aquatic wildlife

High sandbanks usually form around an island with white sandy and diffused coastlines. This is the case of this Martinique bay which experiences quite strong tidal movements.

The sand has settled on this mound and over the years and centuries it has formed a high sandbank. It is large enough to become a renowned spot that attracts all lovers of safe swimming.

Indeed, around the whole perimeter of Josephine’s bath, you can stand. It is a wonderful place to observe the fish without having to do any scuba diving. All you need is your masks and snorkels to admire the parrotfish and other species that abound in these waters.

Sea Excursion to Baignoire de Joséphine: Embrace Joséphine!

Without going as far as singing at the top of your lungs like the late Bashung, you can still shed a tear for the lady who gave her name to this marvelous white ground. It would be Joséphine de Beauharnais, another conquest of Napoleon Bonaparte who earned the title of Empress from him. Back when she bathed in this astonishing place, she was just young Joséphine.

Knowing that you've shared your bathtub with such a renowned figure from history adds an extra allure to discovering this breathtaking site.

During a sea excursion to the Baignoire de Joséphine, visitors experience their rum initiation: the excursionists offer them a taste of one of the finest spirits on the island, usually accompanied by some accras. Let's not forget that excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health, so drink responsibly.

It's also possible to explore the white sands by kayak or paddleboard, enjoying this landscape during a sporting activity near the îlets du François: Frégate, Lavigne, îlet Oscar, and îlet Thierry.