Fort-de-France Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h10 and 14 reviews
Overview
Explore Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique, on an interactive one-day tour. Discover its 14 must-see attractions, such as the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the historic Fort St. Louis monument and the vibrant Schœlcher Library. This 2.8 km tour takes you through picturesque alleyways, where you will immerse yourself in Martinique’s history and culture, while enjoying local colors and flavors. Perfect for history lovers, families and anyone who wants to discover the island of flowers in depth.
- Walking tour of 2.8 km, estimated duration: 1h10
- An audio tour with anecdotes and historical commentary
- Iconic attractions such as the Aimé Césaire Theatre and the Grand Point of Sale
- Ideal for families and travelers wishing to explore local culture
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
- Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
- Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
- 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
- Text transcripts of all audio content
- Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
- 14 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
- Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
✗ Not Included
- Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
- Headphones or headphones (optional)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
You're in Colonel Fabien's little square. Facing you, the alignment of colorful facades is the great shopping center of the Cour Perrinon. This is where you will have to go if you want to do some Shopping.
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Stop 2
This beautiful neoclassical stone building is the former Fort-de-France City Inn. It was built in 1884, on the site of a former hospice, to replace the common house of 1848.
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Stop 3
The building you have in front of you, facing the small square Victor Schœlcher, is the old courthouse, built in 1907, in a neoclassical style. Today, it houses the Camille Darsière space, a multicultural space, partially open to the public.
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Stop 4
Here you are in front of the beautiful Saint-Louis Cathedral, in the heart of the city center. The building of a place of worship dates back to the end of the 17th century, when the town was gradually being formed around the Royal Fort.
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Stop 5
The various points of interest you discovered during this audioguided tour, have enlightened you on certain parts of Martinique’s history. The founding of the city around the fort, its military strategic importance, the role of the Martinicans in the various wars, and the key political figures in its history.
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Stop 6
You now arrive at one of the most emblematic images of Fort-de-France, the magnificent Schœlcher Library, and certainly the most photographed building in the city. It was founded in 1887, when Victor Schœlcher, a staunch advocate of the abolition of slavery, decided to bequeath his vast private collection to the General Trip Tip of Martinique.
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Stop 7
You now pass along the Savannah Park, which stretches over 5 hectares, between the city, Fort Saint-Louis and the sea. This vast expanse of landscape has long been at the heart of the lives of the people of Foyalais.
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Stop 8
You are now in front of the monument to the dead in Savannah Park. This statue was erected in 1926, to honour Martinique soldiers who had fallen in the First World War.
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Stop 9
You are in front of the entrance of the famous Fort Saint-Louis, well installed on its rocky promontory overlooking the Bay of Fort-de-France. Its history is as old as that of the French colonization of the island and intimately linked to the conflicts between the great European powers.
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Stop 10
You are here at the entrance to the beach of La Française, the only beach in downtown Fort-de-France. No postcard decor like this may be the case with the other paradisiacal beaches of the island, but the small beach of La Française has the merit of offering you a mini relaxing break in the heart of your visit.
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Stop 11
You pass by the beautiful Henir Guédon bandstand. It is an emblematic monument on the waterfront of Fort-de-France.
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Stop 12
You are here on the Malecon, the beautiful promenade along the Caribbean Sea. It offers a breathtaking view of the sparkling waters of Fort-de-France Bay, framed by mountains and green hills.
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Stop 13
You reach the end of the Malecon, admiring the huge and incredible colorful fresco that unfolds under your feet. You recognize typical landscapes of Martinique as well as some of these most emblematic animals, or diverse and varied representations of Martinique culture.
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Stop 14
You arrive in front of the entrance of the large Covered Point of Sale of Fort-de-France, a must for all lovers of flavor and authenticity. It’s the perfect place to live an immersive experience in the local culture and explore the diversity of the island’s flavors and know-how, through its local products and crafts.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
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End Point
We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Special Instructions
Activating your audio-guided circuit:
1. Download the INWAY mobile app from your App Store or directly via this link: in-way.fr/app
2. Open the application and enter your code to unlock the circuit: FDF08906
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point: Parc la Savanne
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