Historical monuments in Martinique

1: Saint-Louis Fort The first settlers decided to build a wooden fort, back in mid 17th Century on the small peninsula south of La Savane Park in the capital city. In 1640, major fortifications were designed to include a ditch, high stone walls and 26 canons. The fort has been an active part was battles since its inception.

Subsequently a regular town sprung up surrounding Fort-Royal. A part belongs to a zoo since the beginning of this century and the fort became a recognised Navy command after World War II. Open from Monday to Friday 9.15 a.m to 3.30 p.m and Saturday from 10.00 a.m to 3.00 p.m.
Boulevard Alfassa, Fort-de-France
Tel: 0596 60 54 59

2: Chateau Dubuc
Pierre Dubuc landed at La Caravelle in 1657, amidst the final clashes between Caribs and European invaders. In 1658, the Europeans settled in the eastern part of the island. Pierre Dubuc's third son, Balthazar took up residence at La Caravelle and his son who built the estate. The ruins duly reflect the stature and power that this family had reached by mid 18th century. The Regional Nature Park acquired this 5-acre site in 1974 and the ruins have since been restored. A miniature museum within this structure illustrates their history of this family.
Open to the public from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily.
Presqu'île de la Caravelle,
Tartane, 97220 Trinité

3:Fonds Saint-Jacques Estate
Madame Duparquet had donated this site where the Dominican monks built a monastery in 1658. This former monastery was administered by Père Labat from 1693 to 1705, during which he built the drains and modernized the distillery. Fond Saint-Jacques later became the spearhead of industrial development in Martinique.
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sainte-Marie.
Tel: 0596.69 10 12

4: Saint-Louis Cathedral The Saint-Louis Cathedral has some magnificent organ pipes. Open daily from 6.15 a.m to 11.30 a.m, and 2.45 p.m to 5.30 p.m. The cathedral remains closed for Monday & Saturday afternoon. Rue Schoelcher, Fort-de-France Court House & Old City Hall Rue Schoelcher et Rue Victor Hugo 97200 Fort de France.