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Commune and capital city of Martinique
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Fort-de-France is the largest city in and capital of Martinique. The center, which is always somewhat crowded, extends to the seaside promenade where multiple bars and restaurants are in a typically French atmosphere. The imposing Fort Saint-Louis dominates the center. At the side you'll find "The Savannah" (French: La Savane), with many species of tropical trees. To the east of the center lies the port area, where cruise ships and merchant vessels dock.
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A fortress on a peninsula in Fort-de-France harbour constructed during the reign of Louis XIII. It houses a French naval base, and parts of the fortress have been turned into a museum and are open to the public.
Bibliothèque Schoelcher
One of the nicest colonial buildings in town is a library next to Place de la savane.
It was built in 1671, and was damaged by numerous fires and earthquakes before being totally reconstructed in 1890 by the same architect as the Bibliothèque Schoelcher.
Covered market.
A small museum about rum-making in the former distillery Dillon. All the rum making process has been moved to a new site.
A replica of the Montmartre Church in Paris, constructed in 1925 on a cliff surrounded by tropical forest. Open everyday from 08:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00.
Botanical garden with more than 200 species of plants and flowers.
Easily accessible waterfall where you can swim in the water basin. Park the car just after the bridge and watch out on the slippery steps.
Trail is not marked, park next to the power generator almost at the end of the road. Walk down towards the river, cross the bridge and up on the other side you'll find a tunnel, bring a flash light. The 1st waterfall is a 15-min walk away up the river, it is around 6 m high and jumping from the top is possible. The 2nd waterfall is another 45 min up the river and consist of a 25-m drop in a basin where you can swim. Watch out for the green and purple matoutou spider on the way.
Outside bar in a garden and restaurant inside.
Fairly vegan but not without flavour.
If you're travelling by boat, this is the closest store for restocking on groceries.
By taxi
The city of Fort-de-France provides many taxi companies. You can use them at any time, 24/7.
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