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- 4 things to see in Fort de France
4 things to see in Fort de France
The capital of Martinique is the result of a meeting between France and the Caribbean. Here are 4 things to see in Fort de France:1- Jardin de Balata
For two decades, starting in 1982, the horticulturist Jean-Philippe Thoze has been looking after an incomparable variety of rare tropical plants, including 300 different varieties of palm trees. You will be enchanted by the bright colours of the flowers that stand out in this garden.
2- Bibliothèque Schœlcher
At the end of the 19th century, the abolitionist writer and politician Victor Schœlcher bequeathed his vast library of 10,000 books to the General Council of Martinique, but it is the building itself that is a masterpiece: the design is a mixture of Byzantine, Egyptian, Occidental and Art Nouveau.
3- Dolphins and whales
4- St. Louis Cathedral
Natural disasters have unfortunately been routine in Martinique: in fact, the current St. Louis Cathedral is the seventh to be erected here! It dates back to 1895 and the reason for its longevity is an iron and reinforced concrete structure. You can browse inside for a few minutes to look at the wooden pulpit, 19 stained glass windows, the organ and the wrought iron balustrade, all original.Discover all that this city in the heart of the Caribbean has to offer, now find your flight to Fort de France with Jetcost!
Fort de France is the capital of the Caribbean island of Martinique, known for its colonial architecture, tropical flowers and beaches. A true Caribbean paradise!
