Parks & Gardens
The Caribs Indians named the island Madinina or Island of Flowers. A visit to the superb gardens of Martinique will show visitors how appropriate this name really is. Two thirds of the island has the French classification "Regional Nature Park," which means that most of the territory is natural and protected. The northern part of Martinique gives us the most accurate idea of how Madinina was back when the Caribs lived on the island. This region is a gold mine of old trees, untouched rivers and waterfalls, unique tropical flowers, sugar cane, pineapple and banana plantations. The south of Martinique also has special features that are found only in that part of this tropical island. The "Savane des Pétrifications" in Sainte-Anne is the perfect illustration of how time has affected landscapes with its petrified pieces of wood that strangely look and feel hard as stones or rocks. Every corner of Martinique has exceptional gardens that allow visitors to discover the island's most unique vegetation - flowers, trees, and plants - all in the same place.
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Mount Pelée
- Martinique’s highest peak at an altitude of 4500 feet, Mount Pelée is a globally renowned volcano. This remarkable site is a National Biological Reserve that spans 2285 hectares. Fantastic views of both the Atlantic ocean and the Caribbean sea can be expected on clear days. There are numerous outdoor recreation possibilities in the park. The summit trail is only for experienced hikers, you will find it on the regional hiking map, the “Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenade et de Randonnée”. It’s the ideal trail to learn about volcanism and many aspects of geology, not to mention the plant-life that can only be found in this high-altitude climate.
- 97250 Saint Pierre
Sea Gardens
- “Les Jardins de la Mer” is an aquatic park where the island’s main ecosystems are presented. Discover the six water biotopes (main theme of the tour: the water cycle): the river, the swamp, the laguna, the mangrove, the reef and the coral reef laguna. Families will enjoy the park’s eco-tourism approach that combines fun (the mascot is a little drop of water named Gouttelette), learning (the water cycle, interactions between aquatic ecosystems and dependent species, defining and understanding the ecosystem notion), interaction (live native plants and animals that live in freshwater, brackish water, and seawater), and interrogation (arousing interest and questions through observation and touch: touch pool). Picnic area and kayaking.
- Open from Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5:30 pm
- Route du Club Med - 97227 Sainte Anne
- 05 96 76 99 27
- 06 96 26 87 81
- 05 96 76 97 44
- martiniqueaquarium@wanadoo.fr, christianljm@hotmai
Latouche's Creek Garden
- A lovely stroll through the diverse flora of the Antilles, amid the ruins of the former sugar estate at Anse Latouche, designed by Mr. J-Philippe THOSE, the Balata Garden designer. A harmonious combination of contrasts, light, shapes and colors.
- Open every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- 97221 Le Carbet
- 05 96 64 48 73 34
- 05 96 64 73 40
- jardin-balata@wanadoo.fr
- www.jardindebalata.fr
Butterflies' Garden
- The butterflies' Garden is located in Carbet on the grounds of Father Jean Baptiste du Tertre, (chronicler from the XVII century) where he build his chapel and its presbytery, a lovely place where you will be able to relax and enjoy the beauty of mother nature. The butterflies' garden tries to restore an ecosystem which underwent mutations. The action is based on the return of plants which constitute the food and support system for the reproduction of species. This garden is a true natural laboratory which makes it possible to observe repairing techniques, such as the cleaning up of waters and soils. It is a sensitive ecotourism product that echoes the benefits of sustainable development. At dawn, this lovely place gives artists the opportunity to showcase their talents. Music, theatrer and esquisite choregraphies rule! There is a restaurant located right on the estate that offers delicious Creole and French cuisine. Guided tour
- Open daily from 9 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Anse Latouche - 97221 Le Carbet
- 05 96 78 33 39
- jardindespapillons@wanadoo.fr
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Calendar - February
Carnival in Martinique
February 14 - 17
Alizes News
Martinique continues to expand and enhance its tourism product for 2010, welcoming two new boutique “hotels de charme,” as well as a new hotel renovation and enhancements to an ecotourism attraction to entice visitors like never before.