© Martinique Promotion Bureau – CMT USA 2010
May 14, 2015
© Martinique Promotion Bureau – CMT USA 2010
Martinique, a Windward island located in the Eastern Caribbean
A Warm and Welcoming People 400 000 inhabitants with a mix of origins:
African, French, Indian… and more
Most cruise ships dock close to downtown Fort-de-FranceGreat starting point to discover Martinique many treasures!
Fort-de-France: A Hearty Welcome!
Fort-de-France: The Malecon Waterfront
NEW!!
Downtown Fort-de-France: a Unique Architecture!
Fort-de-France “Grand Marché”Shop for local spices, tropical liquors, Creole delicacies…etc
Shop ‘Til You Drop!
NEW!!
Downtown Fort-de-France busy streets La Cour Perrinon new shopping center
Unique buys from Paris and Local art crafts
Art and Crafts, 18-carat Gold Creole Jewelries, the latest perfumes and cosmetics from Paris…..etc
An Island with a French flair…
French and local designers available everywhere
French wines, champagnes and delicacies…
Mount Pelee
Precheur
Saint Pierre
Carbet
Fort de France
Marigot Sainte Marie
TriniteTartane
Basse-Pointe
Northern Part of Martinique:
The lush domain of the island
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Martinique: Flower of the Caribbean
The island was named Madinina (Island of Flowers)
by the Carib Indians. Flowers and gardens abound…
Aerial trails : walk among the bamboos!
Balata Botanical Garden
NEW!!
A Hiking heaven From rainforest, historic trails to waterfalls discovery or mountain
climbing, the island offers it all! Awarded Best 2008 Canyoning Caribbean destination by National Geographic Traveler.
Saint-Pierre previously nicknamed “the Little Paris of the Caribbean” Today: Classified City of Art and History…
…and dubbed “The Little Pompeii of the Caribbean”
Since the 1902 Mount Pelée eruption that destroyed the city
Southern Part of Martinique:
Renown for the very best white sand beaches on the island!
Lamentin
Trois Ilets
Anses d’Arlet
Diamant
Sainte Luce
Sainte Anne
Marin
Francois
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Not to be missed in the south: Les Salines Beach, colorful fishermen villages, blue lagoon waters protected by coral reefs
Convenient and pleasant 20-min ferry ride
between Fort-de-France & Trois-Ilets
La Pagerie Museum in Trois Ilets:
Birthplace of Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte
Great Cultural Events All Year-round!
Carnival…Yole Boats race….Jazz and Guitar Festival…etc
Experience Gourmet Cuisine with Martinique’s own signature!
Bon Appétit!
Martinican Rums… Simply The Best!Cheers!
Top Notch Infrastructures
European standardsExcellent road networkState-of-the-art medical facilities, the best in the Caribbean and Latin AmericaDrinkable tap water!
Plenty to Discover!
Plenty to Enjoy!
Plenty to Experience!