Towns & Villages

Nestled between the sea and sun, Martinique is a treasure-trove that is unique among the Caribbean islands: an exceptional natural setting with running water, mountains, gardens and forests. Thanks to the island's surface area of only 425 square miles, everything is easily accessible. Discover the diversity of Martinique's landscapes, its cultural heritage, its French touch, and the quality of its modern infrastructure. It is a very safe island, where ethical tourism is the norm. Martinique is a genuine Caribbean jewel, come and discover everything it has to offer...

The North

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Saint-Pierre

Saint-Pierre was the capital of Martinique before its destruction during the 1902 Mount Pelée eruption. Today, the town is the sous-préfecture (district capital) of the Caribbean North district and has been officially recognized as a city of Art and History.

Le Prêcheur

Stop at Le Prêcheur to see the Anse Céron beach beneath the ruins of Habitation Céron. Le Prêcheur is also the starting point of a 6-hour hike that will take you to Grand-Rivière on the Atlantic coast, at the northernmost point of the island.

The Center

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Schoelcher

The campus of the University of the French West Indies is in this suburb of Fort-de-France.

Ducos

Situated inland, Ducos is mainly an agricultural town with a booming small-trade and industrial area.

The South

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Rivière-Salée

The Rivière-Salée is a large plain that has been given over to growing sugar cane, although there is no rum distillery within the territory belonging to this district. On some houses, you can still see structures that date to the 19th century.

Les Trois-Ilets

You can get here by car of course, but also on a ferry from Fort-de-France. The Pagerie Museum is in this town, set up on the spot where Empress Josephine was born. A number of musical and cultural events are organized in the Park of the Trois-Ilets close to the island's magnificent golf club. You must not miss the Market or the Sugar Cane Museum. The pottery center, where the objects are handmade by local craft artists, is also worth a visit.