The island's most notorious resident, the volcano Mont Pelee, blew up in 1902 and destroyed this little coastal town, now a slightly morbid testimony to Mother Nature's sometimes destructive power.
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St. Pierre, North End
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#1 of 69 attractions in Martinique
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Feb 12, 2008 "What I learned about Mount Pelee"
- Mar 13, 2006 "Pelee was awesome"
- Nov 30, 2003 "A definite MUST SEE"
Diamond Rock, Le Diamant
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#1 of 1 attractions in Le Diamant
A giant seaside rock once used by the British as an armed fort, now a diving site for the more adventurous scuba diver.
Attraction type: Geological formation
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- Jul 6, 2005 "Wicked Pucker, Wicked awesom-God sent rock"
- Apr 15, 2008 "excellent rapport qualité-prix"
House of Sugar (Maison de la Canne), Trois-Ilets
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#1 of 9 attractions in Trois-Ilets
This museum features multi-media exhibits about the sugar industry on the island.
Attraction type: History museum
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- Nov 21, 2003 "a must-see historical overview"
Clement House (Habitation Clement), Martinique
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#2 of 69 attractions in Martinique
Located on the east coast of Martinique, this is one of the most famous Plantation Homes in the Caribbean.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- Apr 1, 2007 "Lovliest old house on Martinigue"
- Oct 31, 2007 "Une visite incontournable en Martinique."
Balata Gardens, Martinique
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#3 of 69 attractions in Martinique
Thousands of tropical plants call this garden home, and an afternoon walk among these colorful and fragrant blossoms is enough to calm the most stressed-out mind.
Attraction type: Garden
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- Feb 16, 2004 "Paradisical"
- Nov 21, 2003 "great if you're a plant lover"
- Aug 27, 2007 "Un jardin majeur dans le monde."
St. James Distillery & Rum Museum, Martinique
Bring money for a cab, because after a couple of samples from this rum distillery, you won't want to drive.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Factory tour
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Plantation de Leyritz, Fort-de-France
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#1 of 15 attractions in Fort-de-France
Attraction type: Historic home
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- Mar 2, 2005 "Lovely setting, great food"
Anse Mitan, Martinique
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#5 of 69 attractions in Martinique
Soothing white sands and calm waters make this beach popular with tourists.
Attraction type: Beach
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- Nov 21, 2003 "the place to stay"
Pointe du Bout, Martinique
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#6 of 69 attractions in Martinique
Waterfront area featuring a marina and some hotels.
Attraction type: Beach
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- Oct 13, 2007 "Notes on Pointe du Bout"
Habitation Fonds Saint-Jacques, Martinique
Dominican monastery and sugar plantation dating back to the mid 17th century.
Attraction type: Historic site
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Les Salines Beach, Martinique
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#8 of 69 attractions in Martinique
One of the most popular beaches on the island, best known for its soft white sands and calm, sheltered waters.
Attraction type: Beach
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- Jun 12, 2004 "Seaweed and murky water"
- Nov 22, 2003 "I loved it"
Gauguin Art Center and Museum, Martinique
Museum celebrating the life and art of famous painter Gaugin with letters, artifacts and reproduction of the paintings inspired by the nearby Anse Turin.
Attraction type: Art museum; Historic site; History museum
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Carbet, Martinique
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#10 of 69 attractions in Martinique
Fishing village.
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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- Jun 4, 2008 "Black Sand Great Views"
Mont Pelee, North End
This mountain may look innocent, but don't be fooled: it's really a volcano, responsible for the destruction of the town of St. Pierre.
Attraction type: Volcano
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Schoelcher Library, Fort-de-France
Built in France in 1889, this library was shipped piece by piece to the island, where it stands today, a beautiful monument to slavery abolitionist Victor Schoelcher.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Library
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La Savane des Esclaves, Trois-Ilets
Attraction type: Historic village; History museum
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Les Grands Ballets de la Martiniquais, Fort-de-France
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#3 of 15 attractions in Fort-de-France
A trip to Martinique would not be complete without a healthy dose of the island's culture: this dance company performs traditional island dances.
Attraction type: Ballet
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- Aug 18, 2006 "Extraordinaire"
Banana Museum (Le Musee de la Banane), Martinique
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#12 of 69 attractions in Martinique
Set in a working plantation, this museum covers everything you could possibly want to know about the banana, from harvesting to packaging to its depiction in pottery and art.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Sports museum
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- Aug 27, 2007 "Cher pour unr visite bien courte"
St. Louis Cathedral, Fort-de-France
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#4 of 15 attractions in Fort-de-France
A beautiful and unusual iron building, a cornerstone of religious life on the island.
Attraction type: Religious site
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- Nov 21, 2003 "beautiful and unusual"
Neisson Distillery (Distillerie Neisson), Martinique
Attraction type: Factory tour
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