In 1638, the first governor, Jacques du Parquet, ordered it to be built on a volcanic rock in the swamp to restore the king and protect the large bay. In 1669, the port and town of Fort-Royal was founded. The ships had to be taken to land to unload. In 1676, General Governor Marquis de Bass-Castelmore moved his headquarters in Saint-Pierre to the strategically convenient bay of Fort-Royal. His successor, the count of Blénac Charles de Bourbon, began draining the coastal strip by laying a wide drainage barrier in the area of today's Général de Gaulle. In 1681, the town had grown to become an administrative capital. After the seven-year war, Capuchin monks were allowed to set up a school for boys and girls between today's town hall and the palace of justice.

During the French Revolution, the place was renamed Fort-la-Republique. Napoleon's personal decree gave rise to the current name.

During the reign of King Louis-Philippe (1830-1848) the place was considerably expanded. The newly founded Compagnie Générale Transatlantique set up its coal storage facilities here.

Fort-de-France was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in January 1839, and a large fire raged in June 1890. In August of the following year there was another severe cyclone.

After the volcanic eruption in 1902 completely destroyed the ancient capital of Saint-Pierre by lava and ash dust, the village exploded into the economic and cultural center of the island. The population doubled from 27,000 in 1902 to 180,000 in 1985 over a period of approximately 25 years. Behind the town center were the working districts of Morne Pichevin, Sainte-Thérèse and Trénelle. On the slopes you will find the better residential areas of Balata, Bellevue, Didier and Redoute.

Fort-de-France is now one of the largest cities in the Caribbean. Because the city is built on several hills, there are only a few main roads between the neighborhoods, which are regularly clogged during the periods of commercial traffic. In times of strikes, they are easily blocked by protesters.

By plane

The international airport of Lamentin is about 6 mi from Fort-de-France. He has direct access to the motorway.

By bus

There are about 40 bus lines in the metropolitan area of Fort-de-France / Schölcher / airfield of Lamentin

By ship

• Brudey Frères, tel. +3596 700850 http://brudey-freres.fr
• Express des Iles, Tel. 0825 359000 http://express-des-iles.com
• Madinina, tel. +596 630646
• Somatour, tel. +596 730533

rental car

• Banana’s Car, ZA Dillon - Parking Madia Auto. Tel: (0)696 262926. last amendment: no

• Budget, cruise terminal, Rue Ernest Desproges. Tel: (0)596 702215. last amendment: no

• Diplomat Rent A Car, 35 Avenue des Arawaks. Tel: (0)696 279520. last amendment: no

• Euradom, 51 rue Lazare Carnot. Tel: (0)596 601093, Fax: (0)596 701151. last amendment: no

• Europcar, 28 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 733313. last amendment: no

• J. Location, Route de Balata - Pont de Chaînes. Tel: (0)596 701477. last amendment: no

• Napoly Rent a Car, 3 Avenue Frantz Fanon, Bellevue. Tel: (0)596 613270. last amendment: no

• National Citer, 17 rue Redoute du Matouba. Tel: (0)596 726648. last amendment: no

public parking

• Lafcadio Hearn, Silo car park. 397 parking spaces. last amendment: no

• Gilbert Gratia. 125 parking spaces. last amendment: no

• Pointe Simon. 404 parking spaces. last amendment: no

• Le Savannah. 300 parking spaces. last amendment: no

churches, mosques, synagogues, temples

• 14.604218-61.069908 1 Cathédrale St.-Louis, Rue Schölcher. Tel: (0)596 735978. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Ludwig. It is especially because of the magnificent organ that you should visit it. The first of six predecessor churches was built in 1665, but all were destroyed by natural disasters. The current building was rebuilt in 1978, almost entirely from steel and aluminum, following the old designs from 1895 by architect Henri Picq. It is said to be earthquake-proof. The church tower from 1971 is 60 m high and protected by pillars up to 42 m deep, its weight is 24 tons. The square in front of the church was only renovated in 1995. last amendment: no

• 14.608371-61.066028 2Chapelle du Calvaire, north of the old town, three blocks behind the Général de Gaulle boulevard. Built in the late 19th century from stone, masonry and wood, blessed on 5 July 1874. The chapel is a religious place of pilgrimage, with a majestic depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the dead, just taken from the cross in her arms. last amendment: no

• 14.649161-61.0787873 Church of Balata, outside the hills above Fort-de-France. She was in the aftermath of I. World War II for the soldiers who died in battle between 1923 and 1925 as one of the first steel concrete structures on the island. The design was by architect Wulfleff Verrey. The trapezoidal church is 35 m wide and 55 m long, the 300 m2 roof has a weight of 50 tons. The tower has a height of 38 m. The dome is decorated with 16 glass paintings. last amendment: no

castles, palaces and palaces

• 14.599622-61.0664984 Fort Saint-Louis, Boulevard Chevalier Ste. Marthe. Tel: (0)596 605459, Fax: (0)596 716035. Built as Fort Royal in the Seven Years War, when the island of England was occupied, Fort Edward was fortified, during the French Revolution it was Fort Republic, only in 1802 it received its current name. In 1809 and 1814 it was conquered again by English troops. In 1973, the French Antilles and Guyana Navy was in command. The entrance to this fortress, which began in 1638, is via the Porte du Parquet. Opened: Mon - Sat, guided tours every half hour 9.00 - 12.00 + 14.00 - 16.00. Price: entry: Adults 4 €, children under 12 years 1,50 €. last amendment: no Type is group

• Fort Desaix. The fort was built in 1763 to 1780 as a fort Bourbon on the Morne Garnier above Fort-de-France. It was named Fort George during the English occupation from 1794 to 1802. In 1794, over 900 defenders surrendered to the English who had conquered the island under Sir Charles Grey. In II. During World War II, French gold reserves were stored there from 1940 to 1943. Today it is the seat of the Army’s General Staff in the West Indian Islands and the most important barracks of the 33rd century. Regiments. last amendment: no Type is group

• Fort Gerbault, Route de la Folie. Former fortification, named after Lieutenant Colonel Gerbault, commander of Martinique who died in May 1902 when the Pelée volcano erupted. Today, the Center Cultur Toussaint Louverture is located there. last amendment: no Type is group

• Fort Tartenson. Former fortification, built between 1857 and 1873 and named after a family from the Alps. There is now the 33rd. There is also a communication center for foreign affairs. last amendment: no Type is group

structures

• 14.604807-61.0680581 Library Schölcher, Rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 702667, Fax: (0)596 724555. The building was designed by architect Henri Picq in 1886 in Byzantine style for the Paris World Exhibition, where it served as a pavilion for the Caribbean colonies. Later, the construction was dismantled into separate parts and rebuilt in Fort-de-France until 1893. The metal construction shows the relationship to the Eiffel Tower. The glass dome above the interior was equally pioneering in modern times. The library contains 1,500 books by Wolcher Martinique. Originally, there were 12,000 books, the rest, unfortunately, fell victim to the 1890 fire. There are changing exhibitions. Opened: Mon 13.00 - 17.30, Di - 8.30 - 17.30, Fr 8.30 - 17.00, Sat 8.30 - 12.00. last amendment: no

• 14.606643-61.0699175 Old Town Hall, Rue de la Republique corner Rue Victor Severe. Tel: (0)596 596063. An elegant building, built in 1884, partly destroyed by a fire in 1890, damaged by a cyclone in 1891, opened in September 1901. On the painted wooden façade is the city coat of arms. It is also home to the Théâtre Municipal, which opened in 1912 and was renovated in 1984. At night, it's pretty lit. The new town hall, the Hotel de Ville is a concrete monastery dating from 1979. It is located between the old town hall and the Gaulle Boulevard. last amendment: no

• 14.606994-61.070302 6Palais de Justice, Rue de la Republique, between Rue Oerrinon and Rue Jonnes Alexandre. Built in 1906/2007 in neo-classical style, the Palace of Justice, on Place Volny-Marajo in front of it, is a statue of Victor Schölcher. last amendment: no

• 14.603546-61.0686042 Main post, 11 rue de la Liberté. Completed in 1910, this telegraph and telephone office has recently been renovated and now shines in bright yellow and cream colors over Place de la Savane. Opened: Mon, Di, Do + Fri 7.00 - 18.00, Mi 7.00 - 17.00, Saturday 7.00 - 12.00. last amendment: no

monument

• statue from Carrara mamor by Empress Josephine Beauharnais. On Place de la Savane. The monument was created by the sculptor Vital Dubray and unveiled on August 29, 1856. Their view is overlooking the bay towards Trois-Ilet. The monument was erected on the night of 21. exhausted on 22 September 1991. The head has disappeared to this day and has not been replaced. last amendment: no

• Bronze by Pierre Belain d’Esnambuc. On the Place de la Savane, he landed in Martinique on 15 September 1635 and is considered the first French colonist. The monument was created by the sculptor Marcel Gaumont and erected on the 300th anniversary of the settlement. last amendment: no

museums

• Musée Departmental D`Archeologie Précolombienne Martinique, 9 rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 715705, Fax: (0)596 730380. Since 1971, the museum has been housed in a former military administration building between the Fort Saint-Louis and the Library of Schooelcher. It displays art treasures from the preColombian era. Ceramics and tools of the 1st Arawak period up to approximately 295 n. Chr. 2. Arawak period approximately 295-750 n. c. and from the Caribbean period 750-1635 n. c. In total, about 2,000 exhibits will be shown. Opened: Mon - Fri 8.00 - 17.00, Sat 9.00 - 12.00. Price: entry: 3 €, children up to 12 years 1 €. last amendment: no

• Musée Régional d`Historie et d`Ethnography, 10 Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, Fort-de-France. Tel: (0)596 728187, Fax: (0)596 637411. The museum is housed in a late 19th century villa. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The museum was opened in 1999. Opened: Mon, Mi, Do + Fri 8.30 - 17.00, Di 14.00 - 17.00, Sat 8.30 - 12.00. Price: entry: 3 €, children 1 €. last amendment: no

streets and squares

• 14.603098-61.067634 7 Place de la Savane. The Place de la Savane is 23 acres. The royal palms on the edge are to be used during the reign of Louis XVI. have been planted. last amendment: no

• Place Volny-Marajo. There is another vegetable market on Place Volny-Marajo; there are also braided bags and hats to buy. last amendment: no

• Place Fénelon, Rue Papin Dupont corner Rue Schölcher. There you will find a taxi rank and public toilets. last amendment: no

• Place Clémenceau. At the west end of Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, where the fish market takes place. last amendment: no

• Place Jose Marti. Place Galliéni, on the south side of the Parc Floral. last amendment: no

park

• Parc Floral, SERMAC Culture Center, at Riviere Madame, tel. The park has a long history. In 1698, the site was handed over by the King to the Order of Religieux de la Charité, who built a hospital here until 1722. As a military hospital, it was able to receive 5,000 patients. It was closed in 1935. In 1973, the first international exhibition of flowers was held here. In 1976, SERMAC took over the site from the army. This youth center was set up by Aimé Césaires and his son. The Grand-Carbet stage has 1,050 seats.

Exotarium, Place José-Marti, tel. The exotarium was founded in 1974. You will find a variety of exotic fish that are kept in the most natural pools. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. entry: €0.50.

Galérie de Botanique, opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8:12 and 14:30 to 18:00 and Saturday from 8:30 to 13:00. entry: free.

Galérie de Géologie, opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9.00 to 12.30 and 15 to 18.00, closed in August. entry: 1 €.

• Jardin de Balata, Route de Balata, Denis, Maison de la Foret, tel. 644873, fax 647340. Botanical garden, opening hours: daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a botanical garden below the 1,100 m high Pitons du Carbet. Here, all the splendor of the tropical vegetation unfolds in an orderly fashion. The various palm trees, the high bamboo, orchid bananas, and many beautiful tropical plants with colorful flowers are particularly impressive. The landscape gardener Jean-Philippe Thoze started in 1982 to transform this nursery into a botanical garden. It opened in 1986. There are to be several hundred plant species and 80 palm species. Several gardeners sweep the leaves every day. There are two ponds of the sea and a forest with tree ferns. In between there are pagodas and pavilions with tropical wood carvings. Opening hours: daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. entry: 6,50 €, children up to 12 years 2,50 €. Group prices on request.

miscellaneous

• Marché aux Poissons. The fish market at the Rivière Madame is a very early activity. The Rivière Madame canal is called the Rivière Caca. last amendment: no Type is group

• Marché Pricipal. Covered central market on rue Isambert, fruit and vegetable market. The market building was just finished when it was completely disturbed by a hurricane in 1891. The steel construction of the roof dates back to 1989, a copy of the original from 1901. The Marché Viande, a small meat market, is across the road. last amendment: no Type is group

• Distillery Dillon, 9 Route de Chateauboeuf. Tel: (0)596 752020, Fax: (0)596 753033. In 1670 the Giradin sugar factory was located here. During the American War of Independence, French Colonel Arthur Dillon stayed in Fort-de-France. He bought the sugar factory and the surrounding land and built a sizeable plantation. In 1794 he fell into disgrace at Napoleon and ended at the gallows. During the last 50 years Fort-de-France has grown to the point that the city is now the center of the city. About 120 local growers supply sugar cane during the harvest season between February and June. In 1934, a new sugar mill was built into it. Annual production is 1.5 million liters of rum, most of which is exported to France and the USA. Only a small part is sold as six years of Rhum Blanc Agricole or as 25 years of Très Vieux Rhum Dillon Hors d’Age in the country. Opened: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 16:00. last amendment: no Type is group

canyonning

• Aventures Tropicales Antilles, 14 Chimin Bois Thibault, Didier. Tel: (0)596 645849, Fax: (0)596 641876. last amendment: no Type is group

canoe, kayak

• Aventures Tropicales Antilles, 14 Chimin Bois Thibault, Didier. Tel: (0)596 645849, Fax: (0)596 641876. last amendment: no Type is group

marinas

• Chantier Naval Grant, Route du Lamentin. Tel: +596 (0)596 637674, Fax: +596 (0)596 716683. last amendment: no

• Yacht Club de la Martinique, Carénage, Boulevard Chevalier Sainte Marthe. Tel: (0)596 632676, Fax: (0)596 639448. last amendment: no

riding

• La Gourmette, Route de Didier. Tel: (0)596 642016, Fax: (0)596 649449. last amendment: no Type is group

sailing

• Yacht Club de la Martinique, Carénage, Boulevard Chevalier Sainte Marthe. Tel: (0)596 632676, Fax: (0)596 639448. last amendment: no

hikes

• Adventures Tropicales Antilles, 14 Chimin Bois Thibault, Didier. Tel: (0)596 645849, Fax: (0)596 641876. last amendment: no Type is group

• Federation Francaise de la Montagne et de L`Escalade, Maison des Sports, Pointe de la Vierge. Tel: (0)596 521209, Fax: (0)596 527294. last amendment: no Type is group

• Parc Naturel Regional, Domaine de Tivoli. Tel: (0)596 644259, Fax: (0)596 647227. last amendment: no Type is group

yacht charter

• Yacht Club de la Martinique, Carénage, Boulevard Chevalier Sainte Marthe. Tel: (0)596 632676, Fax: (0)596 639448. last amendment: no

• Arts Caraibes, 38 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 703216. Think. last amendment: no

• Eco Max, Boulevard Marne. Tel: (0)596 614340. food. last amendment: no

• Esrace Beaute Diététique Cypria, 9 rue de la République. Tel: (0)596 604644, Fax: (0)596 605891. drug market. last amendment: no

• K`Dis, 80 rue de la République. Tel: (0)596 719410, Fax: (0)596 631355. food. last amendment: no

• K`Dis, 75 rue Lamartine. Tel: (0)596 700280. food. last amendment: no

• Libre Service Neptun, 10 Boulevard Pasteur. Tel: (0)596 731096. food. last amendment: no

• Littoral, 32-34 Boulevard Allègre. Tel: (0)596 702870, Fax: (0)596 605618. fishing. last amendment: no

• Magasin Merlande, 10 rue Schölcher. Tel: (0)596 713866. food. last amendment: no

• Match, 80 rue de la République. food. last amendment: no

• Pierre Subito Art Gallery, 51, rue Garnier Pages. Tel: (0)596 726888. art gallery. last amendment: no

• Roger Albert, 7 rue Victor Hugo. boutique. last amendment: no

• Salines Shop, 66 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 702828. boutique. last amendment: no

• Super H, marketplace, north side Boulevard Général de Gaulle. department store. last amendment: no

• Tilo, 18 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 603131. souvenirs, madrasstoff, T-shirts. Opened: Mon - Fri 9.00 - 18.00, Sat 9.00 - 13.00. last amendment: no

• Tilo, 21 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 601681. souvenirs, madrasstoff, T-shirts. Opened: Mon - Fri 9.00 - 18.00, Sat 9.00 - 13.00. last amendment: no

• Tilo, 3 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 706024. souvenirs, madrasstoff, T-shirts. Opened: Mon - Fri 9.00 - 18.00, Sat 9.00 - 13.00. last amendment: no

• Tilo, 5 rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 706024. souvenirs, madrasstoff, T-shirts. Opened: Mon - Fri 9.00 - 18.00, Sat 9.00 - 13.00. last amendment: no

shopping centers

• Bellevue Commercial Center, Bellevue. last amendment: no

• Center Commercial Batelière. Tel: (0)596 613262, Fax: (0)596 614895. last amendment: no

• Center Commercial Dillon: Carrefour. Tel: (0)596 752021, (0)596 753621, Fax: (0)596 750719. Euromarché: Tel. 753977 last amendment: no

• Center Commercial La Véranda, Rond Point du Viet Héroique. Tel: (0)596 615414. food, supermarket. last amendment: no

• Center des Métiers d'Art, Rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 693002. last amendment: no

• Marché Artisanal sur la Savane last amendment: no

Restaurants in the Old Town

• Le Teranga, 67 Avenue Jean Jaurès. Tel: (0)596 609614. last amendment: no

• New Fortuna, 25 Boulevard du Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 608680. last amendment: no

• Le Decoto, 112 Boulevard Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 715774. quick meals. last amendment: no

• Le Flamboyant, 122 Boulevard Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 701164. last amendment: no

• Le Kwi Vert, 41 rue Jacques Cazotte. Tel: (0)596 634699. Creole. last amendment: no

• Aux Tartes En Folies, 56 rue Lazard Carnot. Tel: (0)596 604815. last amendment: no

• Espace Elysée, 38 Avenue des Caraibes. Tel: (0)596 638590. quick meals. last amendment: no

• Le Café Milano, 60 avenue des Caraibes. Tel: (0)596 628194. last amendment: no

• Little Sumo, 62 Avenue des Caraibes. Tel: (0)596 634924. Asian, fast food. last amendment: no

• La Baie, Rue Liberté. Tel: (0)596 422038. Créperie. last amendment: no

• Le Lafayette, 5 rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 738050. French, international. Opened: Mon - Fri 12.00 - 15.00 + Fr evening + So 19.00 - 22.30. last amendment: no

• La Cave à Vins, 118 rue Victor Schölcher. Tel: (0)596 703302. French. last amendment: no

• Asia, 64 rue de la Republique. Tel: (0)596 604001. last amendment: no

• Melting Pot, 106 Rue Victor Severe. Tel: (0)596 736137. pasta. Opened: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 16:30. Price: Menu from 6,30 and 8,00 euros. last amendment: no

• Le Bistrot Savane, 1 rue Perrinon, next to Bibliothèque Schoecher. Tel: (0)596 685849. Opened: 11.00 - 16.00 + from 18.00 last amendment: no

• Chez Geneviève, Rue Blénac. Tel: (0)596 719309. Creole. last amendment: no

• Lina´s Café, 17 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 719192. Creole — cheap. last amendment: no

• Chinatown, 20 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 718262. Asian. last amendment: no

• Café des Iles, 59 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 732895. Creole. last amendment: no

• Tea Garden, 69 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 730950. Italian. last amendment: no

• Mes Chers Amis, 84 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 717545. last amendment: no

• Le Marie-Sainte, 160 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 714113. Creole, in the evening only with reservation. Opened: Di - Fri 9.00 - 15.00, Saturday 8.00 - 3.00 pm. Price: daily menu 14 euros. last amendment: no

• La Creperie, 4 rue Garnier Pages. Tel: (0)596 606269. Creole. last amendment: no

• El Chico Chico, 29 rue Garnier Pages. Tel: (0)596 724892. last amendment: no

• Marc O´s, 37 rue Garnier Pages. Tel: (0)596 521244. Caribbean, vegetarian. Opened: Mon - Fri 6.00 - 18.00, Sat 6.00 - 16.00, kitchen from 11.00. last amendment: no

• La Bodéga Restaurant & Bar, 28 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 604848. Creole. Opened: So closed. last amendment: no

• Paradis Tropical, 76 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 706378. last amendment: no

• Le Croisiètre, 98 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 719304. Creole. last amendment: no

• Terminal café, bar, pub, 104 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 630348. Opened: Mon - Fri 8.00 - 0.00, Sat + Sun 18.00 - 0.00. last amendment: no

• Nuevo Mejico, 108 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 606021, Fax: (0)596 609432. Mexican barbecue. Opened: 12.00 - 14.30 + 19.00 - 23.30 last amendment: no

• CyberDeliss, 113 rue Ernest Desproges - Pointe Simon. Tel: (0)596 0596 787143, Fax: (0)596 725295. bar. Opened: Mon - Do 7.30 - 22.00, Fri + Sat 8.00 - 1.00. last amendment: no

• O Portes d´Afrique, at the Gueydon fountain. Tel: (0)596 719753. last amendment: no

hotel restaurants

• Hotel Imperatrice, 15 rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 630682. Le Joséphine, French. Opened: Mon - Sat 12.00 - 14.30 + 19.00 - 21.15. Price: Daily menu 20-25 Euro. last amendment: no

• Hotel Valmeniere Karibea, Avenue des Arawaks. Tel: (0)596 757575. Le Dôme, French; the restaurant is on the 8th floor. Opened: daily (except Saturday) 12.30 - 14.00 + 19.30 - 22.00. Price: dishes for £18. last amendment: no

• Squash Hotel Karibea, 3 Boulevard de la Marne. Tel: (0)596 728080. Le Jardin des Alizés, fish. Opened: daily from 12.00 to 14.15 + 19.00 to 22.00. last amendment: no

discos, jazz clubs, cabaret and piano bars

• Coco Loco, Rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 636377. bar. last amendment: no

• Le Club, 20 Boulevard Allègre. Piano Bar Opened: Mon - Sat from 9 p.m. last amendment: no

• Le Manhattan, 18 rue Francois Arago. Tel: (0)596 604669. last amendment: no

• Le Mayflower, 28 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 719304. Live music. last amendment: no

• Le Milk, 20 Boulevard Allègre. Mobile: (0)696 279319. Piano Bar Opened: Mon - Sat from 8 p.m. last amendment: no

• Le Negresco, Pointe Simon. Tel: (0)596 700703. last amendment: no

• Le Terminal, 104 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 630348. bar. last amendment: no

• Les Canailles, Center Commercial La Véranda, Rond Point du Viet Héroique. Tel: (0)596 732375. Live music. Opened: Do - Sa from 9 p.m. last amendment: no

• Lina´s Café, 15 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 719192. last amendment: no

• Little Havanna, 8 rue Joseph Compère, ZAC Simon. Tel: (0)596 701931. Opened: daily from 7:30pm to 1:00am, weekend to 3:00am. last amendment: no

• Soup Bar, 120 rue Lamartine. Tel: (0)596 604896. Live music. last amendment: no

cinema

• Cine-Theater, corner Rue de la République / Rue Victor Sévère. Tel: (0)596 605959. Opened: daily from 12.00 to 0.00. last amendment: no

• Cluny Cinema, Cluny Shopping Center. Tel: (0)596 733220. Opened: daily from 12.00 to 0.00. last amendment: no

• Olympia, 44-46 Avenue des Caraibes. Tel: (0)596 732405. Opened: daily from 12.00 to 0.00. Price: Entry 8 €. last amendment: no

cultural centers

• Aimé Césaire Theater, Old Town Hall, Rue Victor Severe Corner Rue Republic. Tel: (0)596 596063, (0)596 594329. last amendment: no

• Atrium, Culture Center, 6 rue Jaques Cazotte. Tel: (0)596 707929, Fax: (0)596 635207. last amendment: no Type is group

• SERMAC (Service Municipal d'Action Culturelle), Rue Xavier Orville. Tel: (0)596 716625. last amendment: no Type is group

• Bayfront Hotel, 3 Rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 555555. 12 rooms. last amendment: no

• Carib, 9 rue Redoute du Matouba. Tel: (0)596 601985, Fax: (0)596 601988. 12 rooms. last amendment: no

• Le Beausejour, 9 Route de Saint-Joseph, La Jambette. Tel: (0)596 755357, Fax: (0)596 754128. 12 apartments, restaurant, minibar. last amendment: no

• L’Imperatrice ***, 15 rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 630682, Fax: (0)596 726630. 24 rooms, "Le Josephine" restaurant, 2 conference rooms. last amendment: no

• Squash Hotel Karibea **, 3 Boulevard de la Marne. Tel: (0)596 728080, Fax: (0)596 630074. 104 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool, fitness room. Location: 1 km west of the center near the aquarium. last amendment: no

• Valmeniere Karibea ***, Avenue des Arawaks. Tel: (0)596 757575, Fax: (0)596 756970. 120 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool, boutique, conference room. last amendment: no

doctors

• Center Hospitalier, Universitaire de Fort-de-France (C.H.U.), La Meynard. Tel: (0)596 552000, Fax: (0)596 752663. last amendment: no

• Clinique Sainte-Marie. Tel: (0)596 712222. last amendment: no

• Clinique Saint-Paul. Tel: (0)596 394000. last amendment: no

• Hopital Victor Fouche. Tel: (0)596 592526. last amendment: no

• Psychiatry, Hôpital Colson, Route de Balata km 16. Tel: (0)596 592900, Fax: (0)596 643820. last amendment: no

pharmacies in the old town

• La Pharmacie Foyalaise, 18 Boulevard Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 605871, Fax: (0)596 638609. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Arago 53, 53 rue François Arago. Tel: (0)596 702031, (0)596 702457, Fax: (0)596 724128. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Baron Jean Baptiste, 123 rue François Arago. Tel: (0)596 702800, Fax: (0)596 637103. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Bucher, 17 rue République. Tel: (0)596 713004. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Chomereau Lamotte Juliette, Boulevard Allègre. Tel: (0)596 702395, Fax: (0)596 631807. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Cypria, 40 Boulevard Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 632225, Fax: (0)596 701054. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie de la Cathédrale, 40 rue Antoine Siger. Tel: (0)596 702069, Fax: (0)596 632733. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie du Bord de Mer, 98 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 714885, Fax: (0)596 713105. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie du Boulevard J. Baudin, 98 Boulevard Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 600904, Fax: (0)596 605018. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Glaudon, Rue de la Liberté / 2 rue Antoine Siger. Tel: (0)596 702257, Fax: (0)596 701504. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Ho Hio Hen, 53 rue Antoine Siger. Tel: (0)596 702184, Fax: (0)596 602872. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie K. T., 78 rue Lamartine. Tel: (0)596 632620, Fax: (0)596 731803. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Les Flamboyants, 67 rue Lamartine. Tel: (0)596 647399, Fax: (0)596 647361. last amendment: no

• Pharmacie Moderne, 29 Boulevard Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 734331. last amendment: no

Opticians in the Old Town

• Afflelou, 50 rue Victor Schölcher. Tel: (0)596 638888, Fax: (0)596 634655. last amendment: no Type is group

• Les Opticiens Mutualiste, 46 Boulevard Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 636096, Fax: (0)596 634264. last amendment: no Type is group

• Lynx Optique, 20 rue Lamartine. Tel: (0)596 713848. last amendment: no Type is group

• Optika, 86 rue Victor Sévère. Tel: (0)596 725529, Fax: (0)596 606946. last amendment: no Type is group

• Sun Optic, 9 rue Victor Sévère. Tel: (0)596 703240. last amendment: no Type is group

• Tropic Eyes, 68 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 589570, (0)596 604841. last amendment: no Type is group

• Vision Originale, 31 rue Victor Schölcher. Tel: (0)596 713115, Fax: (0)596 608890. last amendment: no Type is group

• Visual, 79 rue Victor Schölcher. Tel: (0)596 539919. last amendment: no Type is group

Banks in the Old Town

• Banque des Antilles Françaises (BDAF), 34 rue Lamartine. Tel: (0)596 607272, (0)596 719128, (0)596 739344. last amendment: no

• Banque Française Commerciale (BFC), 6-10 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 638257. last amendment: no

• Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP), 72 avenue des Caraïbes. Tel: (0)596 594600, Fax: (0)596 637142. last amendment: no

• Banque Nationale de Paris, Boulevard de la Marne. Tel: (0)596 614226. last amendment: no

• Banque Nationale de Paris, 72 avenue des Caraïbes. Tel: (0)596 594600. last amendment: no

• Crédit Agricole Mutuel, 106 Boulevard du Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 606005. last amendment: no

• Crédit Agricole Mutuel, 55 rue Schölcher. Tel: (0)596 731915. last amendment: no

• Crédit Agricole Mutuel, Rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 700192. last amendment: no

• Crédit Agricole, 55 rue Schölcher. Tel: (0)596 730467. last amendment: no

• Crédit Agricole, 58 rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 731706. last amendment: no

• Crédit Martiniquais, 17 rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 599300, Fax: (0)596 602930. last amendment: no

• Crédit Martiniquais, Boulevard Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 713037. last amendment: no

• Crédit Martiniquais, Rue Jacques Cazotte. Tel: (0)596 719913. last amendment: no

• Société Générale de Banque Aux Antilles, 19 rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 728282. Opened: Mon - Fri 8.00 - 12.00 + 14.30 - 16.30. last amendment: no

exchange

• Change Caraïbes, 4 rue Ernest Deproge, Gallery des Flibustiers. Tel: (0)596 602840. Opened: Mon - Fri 7.30 - 17.30, Sat 8.00 - 12.30. last amendment: no Type is group

• Martinique Change, 137 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 638033. last amendment: no Type is group

• Point Change, 14 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 603556. last amendment: no Type is group

police

• Police Bureau, 3 rue Victor Sévère. Tel: (0)596 594000, (0)596 713690, 0596 635151 (emergency number). last amendment: no

• Police, Prefecture, Rue Victor Sévère. Tel: (0)596 393600. last amendment: no

administration

• German Consulate, Société Blandin, Zone Industrielle Les Mangles, Acajou. Tel: (0)596 427942. last amendment: no

• Mairie de Fort-de-France, Boulevard du Général de Gaulle. Tel: (0)596 596000, Fax: (0)596 609169. last amendment: no

• Office du Tourisme, 76 rue Lazare-Carnot, Fort-de-France. Tel: (0)596 602773, Fax: (0)596 602795. Opened: Mon - Fri 8.00 - 17.00, Sat 8.30 - 12.30. last amendment: no

internet café

• C.E.I.BI (Computer and Office Cyber Space), 61 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 631220, Fax: (0)596 725234. last amendment: no

• Cyber Club Caraibes, 16 rue François Arago. Tel: (0)596 714321. Opened: Mon - Fri 8.00 - 20.00, Sat 9.00 - 18.00. last amendment: no

• Cyber Espace Informatique Populaire, 9 rue Lazare Carnot. Tel: (0)596 561986. last amendment: no

• Cyber Webka, Bellevue Shopping Center. Tel: (0)596 727777. last amendment: no

• CyberDeliss, 113 rue Ernest Desproges - Pointe Simon. Tel: (0)596 787143, Fax: (0)596 725295. Opened: Mon - Do 7.30 - 22.00, Fri + Sat 8.00 - 1.00. last amendment: no

Travel agencies, tours

• Air France, 17 rue Liberty. Tel: (0)596 717577. last amendment: no

• Alizes Voyages, 17 Rue La Redoute Du Matouba. Tel: (0)596 704545, Fax: (0)596 704505. last amendment: no

• Biguine Voyages, 51 rue Victor Hugo. Tel: (0)596 718989, Fax: (0)596 605596. last amendment: no

• Laroc Voyages, 1 rue de la Liberté. Tel: (0)596 639180, Fax: (0)596 603898. Caribbean Express ferry agency. last amendment: no

• Madinina Tours, 89 rue Blenac. Tel: (0)596 706525, Fax: (0)596 730953. last amendment: no

• Nouvelles Frontiers, 31 rue Lamartine. Tel: (0)596 707432, Fax: (0)596 717117. last amendment: no

• Richard Flechon Voyages, Parking Silo 111, 113 Rue Ernest Deproge. Tel: (0)596 733535, Fax: (0)596 639020. last amendment: no

• Roger Albert Voyages, Monoprix, Center Commercial Dillon. Tel: (0)596 752222, Fax: (0)596 751508. last amendment: no

• S.M.C.R. Voyages, 54 Avenue des Caraibes. Tel: (0)596 634454, Fax: (0)596 601505. last amendment: no

• STT Voyages, 23 rue Blénac. Tel: (0)596 733200, Fax: (0)596 635291. last amendment: no

• Yssa Voyages, Center Commercial Le Rond Point Corner de la Pointe des Negres. Tel: (0)596 618008, Fax: (0)596 616150. last amendment: no