AZ Martinique was established in May 2012 with the primary aim of promoting tourism in Martinique in all its dimensions. In addition to highlighting its beaches, mountains, forests, historic places, museums, distilleries, and other places of interest, we are committed to offering a broader introduction to the island
If you ask a question about Martinique that isn’t directly related to tourism, AZ Martinique will still support your research, studies, or schoolwork. Reducing Martinique to its tourist sites alone would overlook the full richness of its territory.
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Talking about Martinique without mentioning its biodiversity—one of the most remarkable in the world, as proven by the numbers—its gastronomy and recipes inherited from centuries of migration and cultural blending, the men and women who made it known across the globe, the proverbs passed down through generations, and the fruits, vegetables and spices that make it an unforgettable culinary destination, would be incomplete.
To all this, we’ve added studies and research on topics that naturally interest you. What is the place of women in Martinican society? This subject is explored from the Arawak woman to the modern-day woman, with many enduring commonalities.
Could it be believed that, although the Rio Carnival is now the most famous in the world, the history of Carnival on the American continent actually traces back to our island of Martinique?
When a subject doesn’t require an in-depth study, it is still explored thoroughly in our “Did You Know?” section. Why is Martinique called Martinique? What is the island’s flag? Why do we eat crabs at Easter? Why is cod so present in our cuisine? Could we have Dutch origins? The topics are many, and the facts are clearly explained for your enjoyment.
Historical facts that have shaped the island are also covered. They offer a fresh perspective on Martinique’s past and help you better understand the face of the island today.
Finally, of course, there is the question of refocusing Martinique within its geographical context. Martinique is a Caribbean island—but do you know the Caribbean islands that surround it? AZ Martinique introduces them to you. What commonalities do we share with these neighboring islands, and how can we strengthen our ties with our regional sisters? All these questions are explored in our dedicated section, “All to Know.”
Of course, as soon as a new subject comes to mind, we will deal with it for you, so do not hesitate to come and consult this section regularly to know and understand Martinique even better.