The 10 Best Things to do in Fort-de-France, Arrondissement of Fort-de-France

December 7, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Fort-de-France, Martinique including Jardin de Balata, Parc Naturel Regional de la Martinique, Distillerie la Favorite, Fontaine Didier, La Boucle d'Absalon, Vedettes Tropicales, St. Louis Cathedral, Schoelcher Library, Fort Saint-Louis, La Savane.
Restaurants in Fort-de-France

1. Jardin de Balata

KM 10 Route de Balata, Fort-de-France 97234 Martinique +596 596 64 48 73 [email protected] http://www.jardindebalata.fr
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,536 reviews

Jardin de Balata

Just discover the most beautiful flowers, trees of martinique in the best creation of jean philippe thoze throught the visit of his grand mother property

Reviewed By JLK2011 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

I am so glad we decided to visit these gardens. Fabulous views, an amazing rope bridge walk, humming birds, and a peaceful oasis that gives a real sense of the abundant vegetation, both native and generally tropical. Simply Beautiful ! (with a good gift shop, and nice restaurant at car park)

2. Parc Naturel Regional de la Martinique

Fort-de-France Martinique +596 596 64 42 59
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Parc Naturel Regional de la Martinique

3. Distillerie la Favorite

D13 - Ancienne route du Lamentin, Fort-de-France 97205 Martinique +33 5 96 50 47 32 http://www.rhum-lafavorite.com
Excellent
60%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 169 reviews

Distillerie la Favorite

4. Fontaine Didier

168 Av Du Professeur Raymond Garcin, Fort-de-France 97200 Martinique http://www.fontainedidier.com/
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Fontaine Didier

Reviewed By 980edouardb

If you only have to visit one thing in Martinique, this is the place to be! Greatest waterfall of the island!

5. La Boucle d'Absalon

Absalon, Fort-de-France 97200 Martinique http://www.accueil-martinique.fr/FR/visite-la-boucle-d-absalon_713331.html
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

La Boucle d'Absalon

6. Vedettes Tropicales

Quais Ouest, Fort-de-France 97200 Martinique +596 596 63 06 46 [email protected] http://www.vedettestropicales.com
Excellent
53%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 89 reviews

Vedettes Tropicales

7. St. Louis Cathedral

Rue Victor Schoelcher, Fort-de-France Martinique http://cathedralesaintlouis.fr
Excellent
23%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 233 reviews

St. Louis Cathedral

A beautiful and unusual iron building, a cornerstone of religious life on the island.

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

The first thing I saw of the Cathedral was the steeple. At the top was the cross. Underneath was the time. Part of the cathedral was attached to houses. It is painted in yellow. Inside theu have a beautiful organ. Behind the altar is Jesus on the cross. Lots of pillars inside the Cathedral The benches were made of wood. I liked the many stained-glass windows. As it was Christmas season, there was a pine tree with anything to make it attractive! The Cathedral was finished at 1893. . A must see!

8. Schoelcher Library

1, Rue de la Liberte, Fort-de-France 97262 Martinique +596 596 55 68 30
Excellent
32%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 569 reviews

Schoelcher Library

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.

Reviewed By quinten5555 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Fort-de-France is not really an obligatory stop during your visit to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, but within the city, this building certainly is. It is located on the edge of the Savane Park and walking distance from the cathedral and all other main sites. A stunning building!

9. Fort Saint-Louis

Boulevard Chevalier Sainte-Marthe, Fort-de-France 97200 Martinique https://tourisme-centre.fr/en/listing-item/fort-saint-louis/
Excellent
28%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 276 reviews

Fort Saint-Louis

This French fort is best known for its architecture and its commanding views of the coast.

Reviewed By ROCruiser - Claremont, United States

On a hot sunny day, we almost gave up the idea to find the entrance of the fort until we found the kiosk across the street at the corner of the park. We purchased the tour tickets (8E or $10) and were told to come back at a certain time for the group tour. Maurice, an excellent and experience guide was very informative. And we also had a new female guide who is in training. We learned a lot in the 1 1/2 hour tour. This is an active military fort and they takes it very seriously by unlocking and locking the gate as we were visiting inside. You cannot get in for free or by yourself and we were only taken to the parts of the fort where visitors were allowed. Excellent view of the port and the city up at the top of the fort. The best place to be while we stopped as a cruise port.

10. La Savane

Fort-de-France Martinique
Excellent
13%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
42%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 277 reviews

La Savane

Fort-de-France's central park, featuring beautifully landscaped gardens and the famous statue of Napoleon's Empress Josephine.

Reviewed By wjthmpsn - Memphis, United States

One of the more interesting sights in Fort-de-France is the statue of Josephine in the park. She's headless (and will probably remain so) and has been vandalized, but this is perhaps not surprising given her relationship with Martinique. There are several small places to eat here for a very reasonable price, especially in the evenings.

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