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- Caribbean
- Martinique
- Fort de France
Fort de France
The largest city in the French West Indies, Fort de France is a
cosmopolitan urban area of more than 100,000 people, resembling
something you'd see in New Orleans. Narrow streets wind steeply up
hills, framed with wrought-iron balconies bursting with colourful
flowers.
A handful of historical and cultural sites make a full day's
worth of sightseeing in Fort de France, including historical
buildings like Fort Saint-Louis, beautiful churches like the
Sacré-Coeur de Balata and the Cathedral Saint-Louis, and the lovely
Balata Gardens. There are also several beautiful waterfalls, the
Cascade Absalon and the Cascade Didier.
While the nightlife in Fort de France isn't quite on a par with
most large cities, there are some good restaurants and shopping
opportunities in the city. Several markets offer local produce and
spices, and Victor Hugo Road is a semi-Parisian shopping street
with souvenir shops and boutiques sandwiches between local fruit
and flower sellers.
Most tourists in Martinique spend only a day in Fort de France,
but the city makes a good place to stop over before taking the
ferry to Trois Islets.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language of Martinique, but
Antillean Creole (Créole Martiniquais) is mostly spoken amongst
islanders. English is typically spoken only in the larger hotels
and tourist areas.
Money
The local currency is Euros but US Dollars, traveller's checks
and major credit cards are widely accepted.