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Martinique: Culture, History & Nature

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The town of Saint-Pierre curves along Martinique's black sand coastline beneath the lush volcanic slopes of Mount Pelee
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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Fort-de-France, Les Trois Ilets, Le Marin, Sainte Anne

Itinerary

Fly to MartiniqueDay 1

DAY 1: FLIGHT TO MARTINIQUE

Board your flight and fly to Fort-de-France, Martinique.

Arrival in Fort-de-FranceDay 2

DAY 2: FORT-DE-FRANCE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Arrival: Bienvenue en Martinique! Meet your Martinican Prométour Tour Director upon arrival at the airport.
  • Transfer: Transfer to your hotel in Les Trois Ilets for check-in.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Village de la Poterie and Mangrove TourDay 3

DAY 3: LES TROIS ILETS - LE MARIN - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Village de la Poterie: Visit the Village de la Poterie, an authentic site of Martinican Heritage. The estate specialized in pottery in the 18th century with the production of bricks, tiles, and other terracotta products.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch on your own.
  • Mangrove Tour: Have a boat tour through the Mangrove with a local guide to learn about the ecosystem and the fascinating wildlife.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Jardin de Batala and Musee de la BananeDay 4

DAY 4: LES TROIS ILETS - FORT-DE-FRANCE - SAINTE MARIE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Jardin de Batala: Discover the Jardin de Batala - the garden contains about 3,000 varieties of tropical plants from around the world, including 300 types of palm trees.
  • Route de la Trace: Travel along the Route de la Trace through the tropical forest to reach the area of Le Morne Rouge.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with your group.
  • Musee de la Banane: Visit the Musee de la Banane and learn all about the process of a banana plantation.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Local School Visit and Slavery HistoryDay 5

DAY 5: LES TROIS ILETS - FORT-DE-FRANCE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Local School: Learn about the Martinican school system and get to know local students and their teachers by visiting a Local School.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch on your own.
  • Musee de la Canne a Sucre: Visit the Musee de la Canne a Sucre - it retraces over two centuries of history related to the sugarcane economy.
  • La Savanne des Esclaves: Discover La Savanne des Esclaves, a re-created old-time slave village. Follow a local guide around the site as you learn about the history of slavery in Martinique.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Empress Josephine's Birthplace and Les Salines BeachDay 6

DAY 6: LES TROIS ILETS - LE MARIN - SAINTE ANNE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Empress Josephine: Visit the former sugar estate of Marie Joseph Rose Tascher de la Pagerie, who later became Empress Josephine. The museum, a picturesque stone building, is actually her birthplace.
  • Habitation Clement: Discover a superb example of 18th-century Creole architecture at Habitation Clement - the estate is located in sugarcane fields and was also a distillery.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with your group.
  • Les Salines Beach: Stroll along Les Salines Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Martinique. Relax and enjoy!
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Fort-de-France Discovery and Treasure HuntDay 7

DAY 7: LES TROIS ILETS - FORT-DE-FRANCE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Fort-de-France: Follow your tour director on a discovery tour of Fort-de-France. See the colorful market, Cathedrale St-Louis, the Schoelcher Library, and admire local artisans' work as you walk through the urban park Place de la Savane.
  • Treasure Hunt: Partake in a treasure hunt in Fort-de-France - your knowledge about the island will be tested! Prizes for the winners!
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch on your own.
  • Leisure: Have some leisure time for shopping or simply relax at the beach.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Catamaran Sailing the Caribbean SeaDay 8

DAY 8: LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Catamaran: Spend the day on a Catamaran sailing the Caribbean Sea! First you'll see the Fort-de-France Bay and then sail towards the turquoise water of Les Anses Coast.
  • Lunch: Have an authentic Creole lunch on board.
  • Afternoon: Later in the afternoon, return to Les Trois Ilets.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: LES TROIS ILETS - FORT-DE-FRANCE - FLY HOME

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Board your bus and transfer to the airport in Fort-de-France.
  • Farewell: Say a fond Au Revoir to your Prométour Tour Director.
  • Fly Home: Board your flight from Fort-de-France and fly back home.
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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Fort-de-France, Les Trois Ilets, Le Marin, Sainte Anne

Itinerary

Fly to MartiniqueDay 1

DAY 1: FLIGHT TO MARTINIQUE

Board your flight and fly to Fort-de-France, Martinique.

Arrival in Fort-de-FranceDay 2

DAY 2: FORT-DE-FRANCE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Arrival: Bienvenue en Martinique! Meet your Martinican Prométour Tour Director upon arrival at the airport.
  • Transfer: Transfer to your hotel in Les Trois Ilets for check-in.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Village de la Poterie and Mangrove TourDay 3

DAY 3: LES TROIS ILETS - LE MARIN - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Village de la Poterie: Visit the Village de la Poterie, an authentic site of Martinican Heritage. The estate specialized in pottery in the 18th century with the production of bricks, tiles, and other terracotta products.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch on your own.
  • Mangrove Tour: Have a boat tour through the Mangrove with a local guide to learn about the ecosystem and the fascinating wildlife.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Jardin de Batala and Musee de la BananeDay 4

DAY 4: LES TROIS ILETS - FORT-DE-FRANCE - SAINTE MARIE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Jardin de Batala: Discover the Jardin de Batala - the garden contains about 3,000 varieties of tropical plants from around the world, including 300 types of palm trees.
  • Route de la Trace: Travel along the Route de la Trace through the tropical forest to reach the area of Le Morne Rouge.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with your group.
  • Musee de la Banane: Visit the Musee de la Banane and learn all about the process of a banana plantation.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Local School Visit and Slavery HistoryDay 5

DAY 5: LES TROIS ILETS - FORT-DE-FRANCE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Local School: Learn about the Martinican school system and get to know local students and their teachers by visiting a Local School.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch on your own.
  • Musee de la Canne a Sucre: Visit the Musee de la Canne a Sucre - it retraces over two centuries of history related to the sugarcane economy.
  • La Savanne des Esclaves: Discover La Savanne des Esclaves, a re-created old-time slave village. Follow a local guide around the site as you learn about the history of slavery in Martinique.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Empress Josephine's Birthplace and Les Salines BeachDay 6

DAY 6: LES TROIS ILETS - LE MARIN - SAINTE ANNE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Empress Josephine: Visit the former sugar estate of Marie Joseph Rose Tascher de la Pagerie, who later became Empress Josephine. The museum, a picturesque stone building, is actually her birthplace.
  • Habitation Clement: Discover a superb example of 18th-century Creole architecture at Habitation Clement - the estate is located in sugarcane fields and was also a distillery.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with your group.
  • Les Salines Beach: Stroll along Les Salines Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Martinique. Relax and enjoy!
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Fort-de-France Discovery and Treasure HuntDay 7

DAY 7: LES TROIS ILETS - FORT-DE-FRANCE - LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Fort-de-France: Follow your tour director on a discovery tour of Fort-de-France. See the colorful market, Cathedrale St-Louis, the Schoelcher Library, and admire local artisans' work as you walk through the urban park Place de la Savane.
  • Treasure Hunt: Partake in a treasure hunt in Fort-de-France - your knowledge about the island will be tested! Prizes for the winners!
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch on your own.
  • Leisure: Have some leisure time for shopping or simply relax at the beach.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Catamaran Sailing the Caribbean SeaDay 8

DAY 8: LES TROIS ILETS

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Catamaran: Spend the day on a Catamaran sailing the Caribbean Sea! First you'll see the Fort-de-France Bay and then sail towards the turquoise water of Les Anses Coast.
  • Lunch: Have an authentic Creole lunch on board.
  • Afternoon: Later in the afternoon, return to Les Trois Ilets.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: LES TROIS ILETS - FORT-DE-FRANCE - FLY HOME

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Board your bus and transfer to the airport in Fort-de-France.
  • Farewell: Say a fond Au Revoir to your Prométour Tour Director.
  • Fly Home: Board your flight from Fort-de-France and fly back home.
Learning Objectives

Investigate the Creole cultural heritage of Martinique through visits to the Village de la Poterie, the re-created La Savanne des Esclaves slave village, and the Musee de la Canne a Sucre, connecting the island’s 18th-century colonial agricultural economy to its present-day cultural identity.

Analyze the history of French colonial slavery and its legacy in Martinique by following a local guide through La Savanne des Esclaves and visiting the Musee de la Canne a Sucre, which retraces over two centuries of history related to the sugarcane economy.

Examine the tropical biodiversity of Martinique through a mangrove boat tour with a local naturalist guide and a visit to the Jardin de Batala containing 3,000 varieties of tropical plants along the Route de la Trace rainforest road.

Explore the Napoleonic connection to Martinique by visiting the former sugar estate and birthplace museum of Marie Joseph Rose Tascher de la Pagerie – who became Empress Josephine of France – and 18th-century Creole architecture at Habitation Clement.

Experience the living French Creole culture of Martinique through a Fort-de-France city discovery tour, a treasure hunt in the capital, and a full day catamaran sailing the Caribbean Sea with an authentic Creole lunch on board.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Village de la Poterie: Authentic Martinican Heritage site - an 18th-century pottery estate that produced bricks, tiles, and terracotta products.
  • Mangrove Boat Tour: Guided boat tour through the mangrove with a local naturalist to learn about the ecosystem and fascinating wildlife.
  • Jardin de Batala: Discover 3,000 varieties of tropical plants including 300 types of palm trees, via the Route de la Trace through the tropical forest.
  • Musee de la Banane: Learn all about the process of a banana plantation and trace the agricultural history of Martinique.
  • La Savanne des Esclaves: Follow a local guide through this re-created slave village to learn about the history of slavery in Martinique.
  • Empress Josephine's Birthplace: Visit the former sugar estate and museum of Marie Joseph Rose Tascher de la Pagerie, birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine.
  • Fort-de-France Discovery: Guided city tour featuring the colorful market, Cathedrale St-Louis, Schoelcher Library, and Place de la Savane, plus a Treasure Hunt!
  • Catamaran Sailing: Spend a full day sailing the Caribbean Sea, exploring Fort-de-France Bay and the turquoise waters of Les Anses Coast with a Creole lunch on board.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever it's needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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