sales guide martinique

SAINTE-LUCE
This is a fishing village that, thanks
to its natural assets, is today an
important tourist attraction. The nearby
Montravail Forest, well developed for
the convenience of visitors, offers
you the opportunity to admire
rocks carved by the Carib
Indians. Also worth a visit is
the nearby Trois Rivières
Distillery.
Twenty miles from Fortde-France.
Tourism Office
Tel. : 0596 62 57 85
Fax : 0596 62 30 15 or
0596 62 17 85
ot@mairie-sainte-luce.fr
RIVIERE - PILOTE
The breadbasket of the
south, Rivière-Pilote is set
amidst luxuriant vegetation. A
few miles outside of town, there is
a « pitt » where they hold cock fights,
as well as fights between mongooses and
snakes. On the same road is the La Mauny Distillery,
which makes the most admired white rums on the
island. Rivière-Pilote is also important historically, as
it was here that the Southern Insurrection against the
French government started in 1870. Other attractions:
the beach at Anse Figuier, where you’ll also find the
Ecomuseum of Martinique.
Twenty miles from Fort-de-France.
Tourist Information Bureau
Tel./Fax : 0596 62 91 20
LE MARIN
The seat of the southern subprefecture (district), Le
Marin has seen significant economic development
thanks to the fact that its bay is terrific for anchoring
boats and offers a State of the Arts yachting center.
The many cultural and nautical activities set the
rhythm of life here. Attraction: Le Marin’s church, built
in 1766, is one of the most beautiful historic buildings
in Martinique.
Twenty-five miles from Fort-de-France.
Tourism Office
Tel. : 0596 74 63 21 - Fax : 0596 74 72 96
otsim@wanadoo.fr
SAINTE-ANNE
A pretty community on the extreme southern end of
the island, Sainte-Anne’s territory includes numerous
capes and coves, as well as magnificent whitesand
beaches. The best known beach, Grande
Anse des Salines, is one of the most beautiful in the
Lesser Antilles. Beyond Salines Point, the Savane
des Pétrifications (Petrified Savanna Forest) is an
exceptional geological site. Sainte-Anne is also the
location of Club Méditerranée « Buccaneer’s Creek,
» which was recently renovated and boasts a fourtrident
Club Med quality rating.
Thirty miles from Fort-de-France.
Tourism Office
Tel. : 0596 76 73 45 - Fax : 0596 76 70 37
otsa2@wanadoo.fr - www.sainte-anne.to
VAUCLIN
This is a community centered around
fishing, where you can regularly
stock up on fish and shellfish. The
arrival of the yoles (Martinican
racing boats) and gommiers
(small Martinican fishing
boats) is a spectacle
not to be missed. A
few miles away, Anse
Macabou boasts a welldeveloped
beach, and
the swimming at Faula
Point is said to be very
safe. Hikes on Vauclin
Mountain are rewarded
with beautiful panoramic
views.
Twenty-two miles from Fortde-France.
Tourism Office
Tel. :0596 74 15 32
Fax : 0596 74 54 94
ot.v-tourisme@wanadoo.fr
SAINT-ESPRIT
This farming community is known for its production
of fruit, vegetables and sugarcane. Don’t miss the
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires (Museum of
Popular Arts and Traditions), which shows the rich
cultural heritage of Martinique. The town itself boasts
some fine examples of vernacular architecture.
Twelve and a half miles from Fort-de-France.
Tourism Office
Tel. : 0596 56 68 80 - Fax : 0596 56 59 88
office-tourisme-st-esprit@wanadoo.fr
LE FRANÇOIS
The economy of this coastal town is centered on
fishing and farming, but Le François is also known for
the breakers, islets and fonds blancs (large sandbars)
that make for terrific boating excursions. Inland,
you’ll find the flower-filled Domaine de l’Acajou, once
the home of the Clément Distillery. The rum is now
made elsewhere, but the estate has been opened
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