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Road Trip Martinique – France in the Tropics

Fort-de-France – Discover Caribbean lifestyle

Start your Martinique journey in Fort-de-France. In the lively capital, you’ll have the opportunity to experience Caribbean life in concentrated form. Stroll through one of the colorful markets, sample some of the exotic fruits, and take your time absorbing the island’s flair.

Worth a visit is the Cathédrale St.Louis. It dates back to 1895 and has withstood all tropical storms so far. This is probably also due to the fact that this church is a steel construction, which is why the locals call it the “iron church”. After visiting the church, we recommend a stroll through the old town. Let yourself drift through the alleys, sit down in a bar and watch the locals. This is the best way to get to know the real Fort-de-France.

Sacré Coeur de Balata – Paris in the Jungle

Another church visit is on the agenda the next day. The Sacré Coeur de Balata is located north of Fort-de-France in the middle of the jungle. At first you will not believe your eyes, because the building is a small copy of the famous Sacré Coeur in Paris. In the nearby Jardin de Balata, you will then still have the opportunity to consciously experience the diversity of tropical flora.

Into the wild mountain country

Taking the N3 north, you will reach the next destination of the trip. Near the small settlement of Le Morne Rouge, pure nature awaits you. Take a mountain guide and hike the volcano Montagne Pelée. Without a guide, however, you should rather not make the tour, because in tropical storms it can quickly come to an accident on the narrow paths.

Also worth seeing are the Gorges de la Falaise. A small river cascades through a gorge. Check beforehand if the attraction is open. After heavy rainfall, access is often closed.

On to the beach

Beach life is on the agenda at the last stop on the road trip. St.-Pierre is located directly on the coast at the foot of a volcano. This volcano destroyed the city in 1902. 30,000 people lost their lives. Today St.-Pierre is rebuilt and seduces with peace and charm.

Maybe stroll the streets a bit before heading to the beach, which doesn’t have to be snowy white, it can be black. Lie on the sand, enjoy the sea breeze and plan the next stops on your Martinique road trip.