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Fort-de-France, Martinique’s main city, blends colonial architecture, colourful markets and a sweeping bayfront setting. Visitors explore landmarks like Fort Saint-Louis and Schoelcher Library, then duck into the covered market for spices, local rhums and tropical fruit. Street art brightens alleyways, ferries connect to nearby beaches, and cafés spill onto squares. It is an ideal base for cruise stops or longer stays, offering urban culture alongside easy access to the island’s lush interior.

The Tour des Yoles Rondes is Martinique’s iconic week-long sailing race, where traditional yole boats circle the island each summer. Crews balance on wooden poles to counter the wind, giving the colourful vessels a dramatic, tilted look as they race between coastal towns. Spectators follow stages by car or boat, gathering on beaches for barbecues, music and commentary. It feels like a moving seaside festival and a proud celebration of island maritime heritage.