Fort-de-France self catering holidays The vibrant capital city of Martinique surrounded by tropical paradise
Fort-de-France holidays - formerly called Fort-Royal, Fort-de-France has been Martinique's capital since 1680 and is by far the biggest city in the French West Indies. It’s known for colonial architecture, ornate iron balconies, tropical flowers and stunning beaches.
No holiday on Martinique would be complete with spending some time in Fort-de-France. The vibrant capital city is a popular destination for cruise ships, international yachties and French tourists. The bustling centre has everything from tranquil parks such as La Savane to colourful local markets and excellent restaurants.
There are plenty of cafes, beach bars and restaurants in the area, including street food influenced by both French and Caribbean culinary. For lively evening entertainment Fort-de-France has you covered with many live music bars to chose from.
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| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Beautiful beaches | ✔ |
| Botanical gardens | ✔ |
| Museums | ✔ |
| Hiking | ✔ |
| Tropical forests | ✔ |
| Cafes, bars & restaurants 50+ | ✔ |
| Watersports - jet ski, sea kayaking | ✔ |
| Active volcano | ✔ |
| Airport | Martinique Aimé Césaire International |
Featured Fort-de-France holiday rentals
Like most places in Martinique, the self catering holiday accommodation in and around Fort-de-France caters for all budgets and tastes. Experience the very best of Fort-de-France by staying in a holiday rental as it provides space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want, so you can experience Fort-de-France and explore the rest of Martinique at your own pace.
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Like many Carribean island resorts, Fort-de-France is an all year round destination with a tropical climate. The average temperature is 81°F with the coolest month being January with an average temperature of 21°C (70°F) and the hottest being August where temperatures are often over 30°C. October is also the wettest month with an average of 228mm of rain.
Things to see & do on Martinique
Martinique is a treasure trove when it comes to things to do and see, with an amazing collection of outstanding beaches around the coast to the lush countryside and sugar plantations that surround the slopes of Mount Pelée, Martinique's active volcano. Local to Fort-de-France, you have Fort St-Louis which gave the city its name. It lies on the far side of La Savane and dates back to 1640 and is the top tourist spot in the city.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Guided tour of Fort St-Louis | ✔ |
| Bibliothèque Schoelcher | ✔ |
| Statue of Empress Josephine | ✔ |
| Jardin de Balata botanical garden | ✔ |
| Gorges de la Falaise waterfall | ✔ |
| Take a tour of the Banana Museum | ✔ |
| Spend a morning at the spectacular Cascade Didier | ✔ |
| Habitation Clément Rum Distillery | ✔ |
| Hike to the top of Mount Pelée volcano | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays around Fort-de-France
We think Fort-de-France offers an unforgettable vacation and is the perfect destination for a self catering family holiday, an escape with friends, or a romantic escape. Its pristine white talcum powder sandy beaches entice you back time and again. Away from the beach, the evenings can be spent relaxing at your holiday villa or enjoying the capital's lively nightlife.
