Founded in 1842, the La Favorite Distillery is an independent family company, one of the last in Martinique.  This family rum distillery relies above all on the quality of its products.  Our white rum is famous for being the sweetest in Martinique. The rum is distilled with traditional methods by a team of qualified distillers.   Discover our on-site shop to taste different rums for free.   Contact the La Favorite Distillery for any information... Open All year round  from Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm and from 13:30 to 16:00  Closed  Saturday and Sunday all day

St Joseph church is impressive, the architecture has been modified over time. A location steeped in history waiting to be discovered.

The Grand Marché de Fort-de-France, inaugurated in 1885, or Spice Market, is the largest market on the island. Under its metal and glass structure, a firework display or colours and aromas greets you: fruit and vegetables from all over Martinique: vanilla, all kinds of spices, chilis, bois bandé and rums are arranged. You will also find crafts as well as restaurants open at midday, which prepare typical Creole dishes: grilled fish, fritters, queen conches, crayfish, octopus, chicken colombo and more Do not leave without having bought a bakoua hat, a traditional Martiniquan had which will protect you from the sun's strong rays!

The building seated on Savon Hill, the heights of Fort-de-France, overlooks the nearby neighbourhoods and offers an outstanding view. Admire this replica of the Sacré-Coeur basilica at Montmartre on a 1/5 scale. Opening hours: open every day from 8:00am to 12:00pm and from 3:00pm to 6:00pm

The floral decoration inside ornamenting any free space is protected by historical monument classification. Nineteen stained-glass windows depict characters or episodes from religious life, including five devoted to the life of St Louis in the apse. Seven stained-glass windows are decorated with religious symbols or bishops' coats of arms and mottos, such as those of Their Graces Le Herpeur, Porchez, Fava and Carméné. The main scenes are bordered with decorations featuring tropical flora or religious symbols. All these stained-glass windows are the work of the glass painter Néret and date from the end of the 19th century. Opening hours: Monday and Sunday 6:30am-11:30am Mass: Tuesday, Wednesay and Friday: 6:45am / Saturday 6:30pm / Sunday 7:30am - 10:30am

The inside of the fort is reached by the Boulevard de Blénac with its extension, the Boulevard de Baas until the entrance of the royal bastion. The Route Dauphine leads to the back entrance of Aublimont barracks. The Porte de Blénac and the Porte de Baas open the fort to the outside. There are several buildings inside the fort such as the Aycard pavillion and Delacost pavillion. The site has been classified as a historical monument since 15 March 1973. A naval military base, the site was only open to the public for guided tours, as well as on National Navy day in April and on the heritage days in September. Since 20 July 2014, the fort has been open to the public every day.

The Plantation is located on the Vert-Pré road, along farmland. Peace, serenity and tranquility, a charming setting in the middle of a vast garden

Here is an excerpt from the description of the master's house in the 19th century: "the front steps are formed from a small wall crowned with large old tiles and you go up 5 steps in a half-moon. The living room is tiled with white and black marble, with a large bedroom and and office alongside. Behind is a tiled gallery in which a staircase leads to the next floor which is divided into four bedrooms… the house has a surface area of 20.50m on 14.20 metre. It is built in local wood and is covered in tiles…"

the only house on the island! This dwelling is full of charm and authenticity in pure Creole style, entirely built out of wood, a magical site overlooking the ocean. It was built at the end of the 19th century.

The stylish villa which houses this museum dates back to 1887 and is one of the oldest villas in the Fort-de-France town centre, located in the middle of a 2,500 m2 garden planted with mango trees and West Indian mahoganies. Opening hours Open from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm Closed on Tuesday morning, open again from 2pm to 5pm Saturday from 8am to 13:30pm Conditions of entry There is an entry charge except for the last Saturday of the month when it is free Guided tours available Group entry must be booked in advance the visit takes 45 minutes to 1 hour