APITT
Martinique
Mount Pelée, Fort-de-France and the French West Indies’ garden island.
Caribbean
Why Martinique is a strong destination
Martinique pairs a dramatic volcanic north (Mount Pelée, Saint-Pierre) with the white-sand south around Les Anses d’Arlet. As an overseas department of France it offers euro pricing, gastronomy and a Creole culture that photographs beautifully. Together with Guadeloupe it gives APITT a coherent French Caribbean story that UK trade still treats as a specialist, not a staple.
- Mount Pelée and the historic town of Saint-Pierre
- Fort-de-France harbour and Schoelcher library
- Les Anses d’Arlet and the southern beaches
- French–Creole food, rum maisons and a twin with Guadeloupe
At a glance
Martinique
| Capital | Fort-de-France |
|---|---|
| Location | Caribbean · French West Indies |
| Languages | French, Martinican Creole |
| Currency | Euro |
| Climate | Tropical · drier December–April |
| Flying time | London to Fort-de-France about 8h, often via Paris |
Photography
See Martinique
Landmarks and landscapes — a starting set of photography for this destination.
Caribbean
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