In the enchanting setting of the oldest plantation in Martinique, you can now discover Martinique zoo! Monkeys, jaguars, pumas, lorikeets, large anteaters, racoons... and hundreds of other animals, already at the zoo or coming, will give you great pleasure. In the middle of the renovated remains of the Latouche plantation, dating from 1643, visitors can walk along an educational trail to discover the animals and why not interact with them in one of the zoo's immersion rooms. \r\n A family stroll lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes which is not to be missed!
The Domaine d’Émeraude enjoys a natural and authentic setting - it's sublime. This location, designed by the Parc Naturel régional de la Martinique, aims to arouse the visitor's curiosity and encourage him to look more closely at the nature which surrounds him on a daily basis. Here, no staging… Just highlighting our biodiversity in a splendid setting. At the Domaine d’Émeraude the breeze can be heard, the aromas are savoured and the sounds come to life. Enjoy a change of scenery in the relaxing freshness… a trip, an escapade, a whirlwind of undiscovered sensations. The Domaine d’Émeraude is an adventure, the idea of sharing and discovery, exploration and escape to the heart of the land. Wonder and contemplation are instinctive there, for everyone to enjoy a magic moment.
Located in the north of Martinique, on the slopes of Mount Peléé, the Bellevue plantation benefits from a humid tropical climate and particularly fertile volcanic land ideal for growing top quality sugar cane.Rum lovers: do not miss the JM distillery This is a smoking distillery which means that it is still in production: It's here that cane - cut exclusively in the Bellevue Plantation located just above - arrives to be gradually transformed into rum. There is evidence of a sugar refinery in this location since the end of the 17th century.
The Saint Etienne Plantation was the first sugar plantation founded here at the beginning of the 19th century, on a domain of more than 400 hectares!
The Falaise gorges hike begins with a long descent into the valley. a return trip takes 2 hours Be prepared for a visual shock: the Falaise river has carved the 120 high walls in a lava flow (andesite). You will move forward along the steep-sided river bed, in deep shadow, as the sky is no more than a blue strip above your head. You finally reach a natural pool with a waterfall. You can also canyon down the Falaise river.
The Cyparis dungeon is a vaulted stone dungeon located at the back of a courtyard in the middle of ruins which are still visible from the former town of Saint Pierre which was entirely destroyed by the eruption of Mount Pelée. It was here that Louis-Auguste Cyparis survived, protected by the thick walls of his dungeon, during the terrible passing of the pyroclastic surge on 8 May 1902 in the morning. Built as a regular rectangle with a vaulted stone ceiling in the middle of the 17th century, the Cyparis dungeon has a single door, which used to be in solid wood, in the middle of which was a small grill opening. It stands at the back of a courtyard, a few metres from a pond in the eastern part of the prison.
the Céron plantation has been converted today for different activities, but the old buildings from the end of the 18th century bear witness to the world of sugar production in past times on the island. the plantation garden is a magnificent site which must be visited.
A great tradition... Since it was founded in 1931, the NEISSON distilllery has preserved the ingredients of a rum with unparalleled aromas and flavour, in the purest Martiniquan tradition. Visiting times From Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
In the Earth Sciences Discovery Centre learn about the geology of Martinique. To get there, leave the village of Saint-Pierre and take the RD10 towards Le Prêcheur. Just outside the village of Saint-Pierre, turn right before the Rivière des Pères ford. Follow this road for 300m.
The Canal was designed at the end of the 18th century by Mr Beauregard. The aim was to irrigate the plain by bringing water from the forest to the Carribean coast. Hundres of slaves laboured there hence today's name, the slave canal.This walk is not advised to children and people subjected to vertigo
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