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Visiting Martinique


This Gallic toehold in the Caribbean exudes a distinctly French air, enticingly spiced up by West Indian warmth. Local culture and cuisine combine both influences. The stylish isle is dominated by Mount Pelée, which destroyed the city of St Pierre in 1902. Black sand beaches and rainforests are found in the north, with yet more beautiful sands to the south. Sights include La Pagerie, birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Joséphine, and Diamond Rock, a 600-foot pinnacle that was once registered as... more » This Gallic toehold in the Caribbean exudes a distinctly French air, enticingly spiced up by West Indian warmth. Local culture and cuisine combine both influences. The stylish isle is dominated by Mount Pelée, which destroyed the city of St Pierre in 1902. Black sand beaches and rainforests are found in the north, with yet more beautiful sands to the south. Sights include La Pagerie, birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Joséphine, and Diamond Rock, a 600-foot pinnacle that was once registered as a British warship. « less

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71 Hotels & Accommodations

69 Things to Do

19 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
84°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
9 in 22 cm
Dec
83°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
6 in 16 cm
Jan
82°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
5 in 12 cm
Feb
82°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
4 in 9 cm
Mar
82°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
3 in 9 cm
Apr
84°F 28°C
71°F 21°C
4 in 10 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
8 Nov
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C

Reviews you can trust

Pierre et Vacances

31 Oct 2009

We booked a two weeks holiday with pierre et vacances and about two weeks before departure they cancelled aur trip. We already had a written confirmation and paid the full amount per credit card! They...more

29 Jun 2008

While on a cruise we visited Martinique for a day. I was very disappointed that the cruise line would add this location to their itinerary. Although I can see the natural beauty of the island, I think...more

1 of 5 stars
From Australia to New York
12 Jun 2005
6/11 found this review helpful

Everywhere we went in Martinique, the French were incredibly rude. Almost nothing anywhere was in English - most menus were in French only and when you asked for more details all you get is rude...more

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