There are several markets in Fort-de-France. Among them, the three most notable are the Grand Marché and the Marché des Fruits et Légumes of Boulevard Général de Gaulle and the one on Avenue Paulette Nardal.

Inaugurated with great pomp and circumstance with three days of festivities on September 12, 1885, the Grand Marché couvert de Fort-de-France is one of the places not to be missed if you want to taste and leave with fresh local fruits and vegetables. In addition to the gustatory aspect, you will also be able to get closer to the local population who come to buy from the fruit and vegetable sellers at dawn.

It is also possible to buy souvenirs (dolls in traditional dress, local handicrafts, alcohol), which you can bring back from your trip to the island.

Built by Pierre-Henry Picq (the same who had built the Schoelcher Library and St. Louis Cathedral), the largest market was destroyed five years after its inauguration, in 1890, by a fire, and one year later, in 1891, by a hurricane. It was rebuilt in 1901.

Today, the Grand Marché de Fort-de-France is not only a place to buy fruits and vegetables, is also a space where you can find restaurants and delicious Creole menus.

A must see!

Addresses of the three main markets of Fort-de-France:

The Grand Marché in the city center
Rue Blénac
97200 Fort-de-France
Geographical coordinates: 14.605291570004736, -61.071923021992895

Fruit and vegetable market on Boulevard Général de Gaulle
Crossroads of Boulevard Général de Gaulle and Rue du Pavé
97200 Fort-de-France
Geographical coordinates: 14.607634409676818, -61.06781381476439

Fruit and Vegetable Market of Paulette Nardal Avenue
Avenue Paulette Nardal
97200 Fort-de-France
Geographical coordinates: 14.609227070120243, -61.073422094870516

The Bernard David Museum Space showcases a collection assembled by Bernard David, former priest of Le Diamant (1970–1998), to retrace the town’s history. He generously donated his entire collection of pre-Columbian archaeological objects and documentary archives to the southern Martinique commune.

Bernard David, a priest from Vendée, arrived in Martinique in 1970. He first served at the church of Terres Sainville, then at Bellevue in Fort-de-France, before being assigned to the church in Le Diamant. Eager to connect with the local population, he studied Creole and began collecting the proverbs he heard. He later published Creole Proverbs of Martinique: Language and Society.

Passionate about local history, he conducted daily research and published several works on Martinique’s past, including The Origins of the Martinican Population Over the Years (1635–1902). He also took a keen interest in the pre-Columbian heritage of the town that welcomed him, Le Diamant. The objects he collected from that era are now housed in the museum that bears his name.

The Bernard David Museum Space is located in the town center of Le Diamant, near the Anse Diamant pier, where local fishers enjoy line fishing. Exhibitions are occasionally offered.

Anse Diamant is the main beach of Le Diamant. It is also called "Plage du Diamant", "Plage Anse Diamant", "Plage du Bourg" or "Plage Dizac" from the name of the street that runs along it.

It is the largest beach in Martinique, with its 4 km length (and 3 km without counting the one that follows, named Plage de l'Anse Caffard).

It is a paradise for surfers because of the sometimes strong waves and runners or simple walkers who like to walk there with their feet in the water. However, it is feared by many locals because of the number of fatal drownings. It is sometimes dangerous because of strong currents within 50 meters of the shore.

Swimming is supervised, and signs indicate when swimming is not recommended or even forbidden. When the flag is red, it is forbidden to swim there.

It offers a superb view of the Rocher du Diamant (Diamond Rock), even if the view is even closer from Anse Caffard. Although there are no restaurants, there is a picnic area.

To get there, you just have to follow the direction of the municipality of Le Diamant and it is visible as soon as you arrive at the village of the commune.

Anses d'Arlet Beach is also known as “Plage du Bourg.” It is the busiest beach in the town and one of the most popular on the island.

It is the most photographed beach on the island because of its pier, which is perfectly aligned with the town's 16th-century church facing the sea. It has a webcam that broadcasts images of the beach almost live on the internet. It has showers where you can rinse off.

There is a restaurant and a few beach bars where you can grab a bite to eat. Like the other beaches in the town of Anses d'Arlet, you can see tropical fish and other marine life here, so don't forget your masks and snorkels.

To get there, simply head to the town of Anses d'Arlet. Once you see the church steeple, drive closer and you'll have arrived. There is a large parking area before you enter the town center.

Located in Trois-Ilets in the extension of the Anse Mitan, Pointe du Bout offers a magnificent panorama over the bay of Fort-de-France.

Unlike other beaches in Martinique, more "wild" and authentic, the Pointe du Bout is a beach fitted by the hotels present nearby who wants luxury because it is exclusively for geared towards tourists.

Organized beaches resemble small lagoons. It is truly a landscape that will enchant visitors with the presence of sun loungers, parasols but especially a small bar floating on a pontoon.

A must see !

Anse Mitan is a white-sand beach in the commune of Les Trois-Îlets. It is bordered by numerous hotels, a casino and souvenir stores. Located opposite Fort-de-France, it offers a superb panorama of the city and the Pitons du Carbet.

It is very popular with tourists, especially those staying in the local hotels.

To get there, you can either take the shuttle boat from Fort-de-France or go to the commune of Trois-Ilets and, once downtown, follow the signs for Anses d'Arlet. A sign announces the beach.