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
White sand beach with calm water, Not very broad, it's one of the best beaches but it is easy to access from the nearby town.
St Joseph church is impressive, the architecture has been modified over time. A location steeped in history waiting to be discovered.
In François Bay lie small islands on sand banks, which can be reached by boat. The most well-known spot is "Joséphine's bathing pool". These high "white banks" are covered by just 1 metre of water. The name derives from the legend that it was Joséphine de Beauharnais's favourite place for bathing.
La Batelière beach offers you clear, emerald and turquoise sparkling water. There is a rock jetty to hold back the swell
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.
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