Martinican cultural mix

Martinique, Fort-de-France, Saint-Pierre, Le Francois, Saint-Joseph
Martinique is a meeting of influences from near and far, from Indians, Creoles and Africans to the French, of course, and also Indians. So, are you ready for a journey with a thousand faces?

It was the writer and politician originally from Martinique, Aimé Cesaire, who best described the cultural richness of Martinique when he said: “For me there is never a limit to identity.” When you visit us, you'll experience culture, food, people, sights, sounds and smells you won't find anywhere else.

Come eat with us

Food in Martinique


Our generous and sun-drenched gastronomy is an undeniably exciting experience. Caribbean cuisine is colorful and spicy, like our famous fish fritters—or akras as the locals call them—that you dip in a spicy chili sauce we call chien sauce.

Magnificent buildings

Architecture of Martinique


The history of Martinique can also be read on the walls of buildings. The island has 102 architectural buildings protected as historical monuments.


Fort-de-France will amaze you with beautiful examples of 19th-century metallic architecture. Just look at its houses with wrought iron balconies.


Wooden sculpture is an art that has also been cultivated here for centuries. In cities and towns from Saint-Pierre to Saint-Joseph via Le François, look around to appreciate the grace of sculptural materials.

Discover our traditions

Carnival festivities in Martinique, an unforgettable week


Spend an extraordinary week in Martinique and become part of a living tradition that combines festivities, historical costumes, traditional music groups.

Martinique invites you to a party from north to south, and you will not remain indifferent to these colorful festivities.

Creole traditions in Martinique

Come learn Creole in Martinique


Sa ou fé? (Ca va?) Although French is the official language, we usually use Creole when we get together with family or friends. It is taught in some schools, and Martinique's educational body has introduced Spoken Creole Week in schools from pre-school to high school level to promote Martinique's culture, language and heritage. Why not take the opportunity of your stay in Martinique to learn a few expressions of our beautiful language yourself?

Storytelling, singing and dancing

Get to know the oral traditions of Martinique


Oral traditions or stories are still important in our Martinique-Creole culture today. On our island we all grew up with stories, rhymes and proverbs that we use on a daily basis. In 1989, authors Jean Barnabé, Patrick Chamoiseau and Raphaël Confiant wrote in the Éloge de la Créolité that “oral traditions are our intellect, our reading of the world.” This non-literate culture is also a wonderful way to pass on our traditions.

Island of Great Minds

Explore our rich intellectual heritage while in Martinique


Great authors have left their mark on Martinique literature, particularly through the concepts of négritude and creole. From Aimé Césaire, Frantz Fanon and Joseph Zobel to the more modern Patrick Chamoiseau, Raphael Confiant and Jean Barnabé, they have all had a strong influence on the way we think about and understand our Martinican identity. The Island of Flowers has always been famous for the quality of its literature. Many children's writers in the country have received prestigious awards for the quality of their work.

Music in your soul

Traditional dances of Martinique


Martinique vibrates to the rhythm of the bele, zouk, mazurka and bigina. On the radio, in restaurants or on the beach, dancing is not limited to big events! It is an integral part of our daily life.

Taste for the good things in life

Martinique Features


Our Martinique culture is as unique as it is diverse, and this is reflected in what we grow. The varied landscapes you'll see as you explore day after day from north to south of the island, with its turquoise waters and incredible biodiversity, are a perfect illustration of how much Martinique has to offer.

Let's raise a toast

Try Martinique Rum


Rum is an integral part of our heritage and a reminder of the early sugar cane plantations. Our producers in Martinique have held the world's only AOC (or Protected Designation of Origin) rum designation since 1996, and some of the island's finest rums are renowned throughout the world. Take the opportunity to sample a little while you're here and visit Martinique's distilleries for a real taste of the local culture.

Enjoy handmade chocolate

Chocolate made in Martinique


Sweet lovers will be interested to know that Martinique has long been a major center for cocoa production. This important symbol of Martinique's history and traditions has been revived in recent years and now is the time to rediscover and share it. You can learn how artisan chocolate is made, from cocoa to the finished product, with production techniques passed down from generation to generation.

Source: martinique.org

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