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Welcome to the Martinique!
It's France in the Caribbean.
Martinique, a 425-square-mile oasis which is the northernmost of the Windward Islands in
the Lesser Antilles, offers visitors everything from mountains - crowned by Mount Pelee, a
dormant volcano - and plush rainforests to beautiful white-sand beaches and tropical flora
with a French accent.
Discovered by Columbus in 1493 and settled by the French in 1635, Martinique is a part of
the French West Indies. Far from being a "colony" of France, natives of
Martinique enjoy the same rights and benefits (including free compulsory education and
health benefits) as citizens of France.
This is a beautiful island to visit. The cuisine is exceptional and the natives are
friendly. Explore museums hosting ancient island artifacts and tour the birthplace of
Empress Josephine, Napoleon's wife, who helped to perpetuate slavery here 75 years after
it was abolished in France and its territories. Play golf at the spectacular Golf de
l'Imperatrice 18-hole golf course, considered one of Caribbean's best. Or take advantage
of the great buys on genuine French imports.
However you plan to spend your vacation in Martinique, the French style of this island
paradise will capture your heart.
Here are several ways to get to Martinique.
From the US:
- Air France
800-237-2747
- American Airlines
800-433-7900
- BWIA
800-292-1183
From other islands:
- Air Martinique
110/596-42-16-60
- LIAT
809-462-0700 or 011/596-42-16-02
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Climate: Average 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Currency: French franc.
Banking: Banks are open from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 2:30 to 4:00 PM Monday through
Friday.
Capital: Fort-de-France.
Language: French and Creole. (Tours in English are available.)
Population: Approximately 365,000
For more information to help you plan your
trip, contact:
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Martinique Promotion Bureau
444 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10022
800/391-4909
Martinique Tourist Office
Rue Ernest Deproge, BP 520
Fort-de-Franc, Martinique
001/596-63-79-60 |
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