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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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69 Things to Do

19 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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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
Saturday
21 Nov
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C
Sunday
22 Nov
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Monday
23 Nov
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C

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Le Foyaal

3 of 5 stars
Fort de France
17 Nov 2009

At the time of writing the Foyaal has two unrivaled advantages over other restaurants in Fort de France: it is the only one to stay open late (well, late-ish, 1.30 am) and the only one to be open on...more

Hotel Bakoua

4 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
8 Nov 2009

We only stayed here for one night on our way between St Lucia and Dominica on our Honeymoon... but really wished we could stay longer once we were there. Got in after dark and had to take a cab from...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

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