History of Martinique

History of Martinique

In 1502, on his fourth voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Martinique. At the time, the island’s inhabitants were the Caribbean Indians, who had already driven out the Arawaks from the Orinoco Valley. For them, Martinique was Madinina, the island of flowers. June 15, 1502: Christopher Columbus lands on the Caribbean coast at…

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Paul Gauguin Interpretation Center

The famous French painter Paul Gauguin lived in Martinique for five months, studying and painting his surroundings. Martinique honors Gauguin’s efforts at the Paul Gauguin Interpretive Center. In this beautiful museum, the main gallery features his original works, and in the other rooms, visitors will find exhibits detailing his life on the island Exhibits The…

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Garden of Balata

On 3 hectares of private land with a view of the Pitons du Carbet is the botanical garden of Balata, a botanical garden created by the famous horticulturist Jean-Philippe Thoze. From a wild vegetation, passionate and creator of the garden in 1982, Jean-Philippe Thoze knew how to imagine and create a heavenly place. The garden…

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Mount Pelee Volcano

The Caribbean is home to majestic volcanoes. In Martinique, there is Mount Pelée. Its last major eruption took place in 1902. Today, it is considered one of the greatest disasters of the 20th century. According to the latest rough estimates, more than 30,000 people died as a result of the volcanic eruption. It should be…

Martinique

Martinique

Martinique is a piece of France in the Southern Caribbean: on the surface, the centuries of French occupation are very obvious, but look closer and you will discover its Caribbean soul. Located just north of Trinidad and Tobago, this beautiful island will enchant you with its unique blend of beaches, culture and charm. Although tourism…