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Visiting Martinique


This Gallic toehold in the Caribbean exudes a distinctly French air, enticingly spiced up by West Indian warmth. Local culture and cuisine combine both influences. The stylish isle is dominated by Mount Pelee, which destroyed the city of St. Pierre in 1902. Black sand beaches and rainforests are found in the north, with yet more beautiful sands to the south. Sights include La Pagerie, birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine, and Diamond Rock, a 600-foot pinnacle, once registered as a British... more » This Gallic toehold in the Caribbean exudes a distinctly French air, enticingly spiced up by West Indian warmth. Local culture and cuisine combine both influences. The stylish isle is dominated by Mount Pelee, which destroyed the city of St. Pierre in 1902. Black sand beaches and rainforests are found in the north, with yet more beautiful sands to the south. Sights include La Pagerie, birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine, and Diamond Rock, a 600-foot pinnacle, once registered as a British warship. « less
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69 Things to Do

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
84°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
9 in 22 cm
Dec
83°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
6 in 16 cm
Jan
82°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
5 in 12 cm
Feb
82°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
4 in 9 cm
Mar
82°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
3 in 9 cm
Apr
84°F 28°C
71°F 21°C
4 in 10 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Nov 8
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C
Monday
Nov 9
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C

Reviews you can trust

Pierre et Vacances

Oct 31, 2009

We booked a two weeks holiday with pierre et vacances and about two weeks before departure they cancelled aur trip. We already had a written confirmation and paid the full amount per credit card! They...more

Jun 29, 2008

While on a cruise we visited Martinique for a day. I was very disappointed that the cruise line would add this location to their itinerary. Although I can see the natural beauty of the island, I think...more

1 of 5 stars
From Australia to New York
Jun 12, 2005
6/11 found this review helpful

Everywhere we went in Martinique, the French were incredibly rude. Almost nothing anywhere was in English - most menus were in French only and when you asked for more details all you get is rude...more

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