Discover Martinique
The island of flowers is brimming with treasures. Here are our guides to plan your finest outings — and make the most of your rental car.
BeachesThe dream beaches of southern Martinique
Golden sand, leaning coconut palms and turquoise lagoons: the South holds the most photogenic beaches on the island.
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TerroirThe agricultural rum trail
Martinique holds the only rum AOC in the world. Follow the trail of the cane's gold, from distillery to distillery.
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NatureMontagne Pelée and the wild North
A legendary UNESCO-listed volcano, tropical forests and history-laden villages: the North is spectacular.
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BeachesLes Anses-d'Arlet, a Caribbean postcard of the South
The church with its feet in the water, turtles just a few strokes from shore: arguably the most charming village on the island.
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NatureThe Jardin de Balata, a tropical jewel
A stone's throw from Fort-de-France, a teeming botanical garden, its canopy suspension bridges and its hummingbirds.
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GastronomyCreole flavours: the taste of Martinique
Accras, colombo, blood sausage, spice markets and sun-ripened fruit: Martinique is as much to be tasted as it is to be visited.
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CityFort-de-France, the beating heart of the island
The Schœlcher library, the Savane park, Fort Saint-Louis and the great market: the capital has character.
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NatureThe Caravelle peninsula, raw nature
A nature reserve, the ruins of Château Dubuc and a panoramic trail facing the Atlantic: the great outdoors, Caribbean style.
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Explore the island in complete freedom
One car, and Martinique is yours.