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Fort-de-France is the largest city in and capital of Martinique.

Travel to Fort-de-France - Visa Requirements

Most of those traveling to Martinique will enter through Aimé Cesaire International Airport, located in the suburb of Le Lamentin. Several cruise ships also stop in Fort-de-France's harbor.

Tours and Getting around Fort-de-France

Mopeds, cars, and taxis are the main mode of transportation.

Fort-de-France tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Fort Saint-Louis, a fortress on a penninsula in Fort-de-France harbor constructed during the reign of Louis XIII. It currently houses a French naval base, and parts of the fortress have been turned into a museum and are open to the public.
  • Bibliothèque Schoelcher, One the nicest colonial buildings in town is a library, located next to place de la savane.
  • Sacré-Coeur de Balata, a replica of the Montmartre Church in Paris, constructed in 1925 on a cliff surrounded by tropical forest. Open everyday from 8 to noon and 3 to 6.
  • Cascade Absalon, Up on the route de Balata, take a left right after the Balata Gardens. Easily accessible waterfall where you can swim in the water bassin. Park the car just after the bridge and watch out on the slipery steps. 

Fort-de-France city tours

  • Hike to Cascade Didier, (Take the route de Didier from the rond point du Vietnam heroique. Go all the way up, through the tunnel and now you are in the tropical jungle only 10 min from downtown.). Trail is not marked, park next to the power generator almost at the end of the road. Walk down towards the river, cross the bridge and up on the other side you ll find a tunnel, bring a flashlight. 1st waterfall is 20 mins walk, jumping from the top is possible. 2nd waterfall is another 45 mins up the river. 

Fort-de-France souvenirs and shopping

Fort-de-France Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Fort-de-France nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Fort-de-France cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

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