Some lands are travelled through.
Martinique is explored with passion.

Martinique is a land of diversity, dominated by the majestic silhouette of Mount Pelée. On one side, the North with its black-sand beaches, humid forests and lush botanical gardens. On the other, the South with its white-sand coves, crystal-clear waters and picturesque fishing villages. Between the two lies the Bay of Fort-de-France, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, where the heartbeat of a rich and multicultural Creole culture can be felt. Every crossing from Guadeloupe, Dominica or Saint Lucia is already a promise: a unique sensory journey awaits you on the other shore.

Some must-see attractions

Montagne Pelée

The highest point on the island (1,397 m). A hike on this legendary volcano offers breathtaking views across the archipelago on clear days.

Saint-Pierre

The former “Jerusalem of the Caribbean”, destroyed in 1902 by the volcanic eruption. Its ruins and museum tell a deeply moving story.

Les Salines Beach

Located in Sainte-Anne, it is the classic image of a paradise beach. A perfect crescent of fine sand lined with coconut trees leaning towards the sea.

Rum Route

Martinique is the only place in the world to have an AOC designation for its agricultural rum. Visit the historic estates to discover the secrets behind this expertise.

Balata Garden

An exceptional botanical garden where thousands of tropical species surround a traditional Creole house, complete with a suspended bridge walkway.

Diamond Rock

This 175-metre-high volcanic remnant, once a military stronghold, is now one of the island’s most beautiful diving sites.

Did you know?

HISTORY

Martinique was the birthplace of Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie, better known as Joséphine de Beauharnais, who became the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress of the French. Her family estate, Habitation de la Pagerie, can still be visited today in Trois-Îlets.

NATURE

The island is home to a unique wetland area: the Génipa Bay Mangrove. A true nursery for marine wildlife, it protects the coastline from erosion and shelters hundreds of species of birds and crustaceans within its maze of mangrove trees.

UNIQUE FEATURE: An English Stone Warship

Diamond Rock was officially registered as a warship (HMS Diamond Rock) by the British Royal Navy in 1804. For 17 months, British troops installed cannons there to block access to Fort-de-France, forcing French ships to salute the rock as if it were a ship of the line.

The crossing is part of the journey

Boarding an FRS EXPRESS Des Îles ferry is already the beginning of enjoying the Martinican way of life.

The crossing to Fort-de-France is a moment suspended in time. From Guadeloupe, Dominica or Saint Lucia, you enjoy spacious vessels and attentive service. A few hours at sea, enough time to watch the coastline take shape and the green hills emerge, and you arrive in the heart of the city relaxed and ready to explore.