Fort-de-France

Fort-de -France [ fɔʀdəfʀɑ ː s] is the capital of Martinique, France. With 86 753 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) it is also one of the largest cities in the Lesser Antilles.

History

The original Fort -Royal -called city gained in economic importance as the volcano Mont Pele destroyed the original capital of the island of Saint- Pierre in 1902.

Attractions

The city has a natural harbor, surrounded the Fort Desaix from 1780, Fort Tartenson and Fort Gerbault. There is also a monument in honor of the French Empress Josephine, born in Martinique.

Also worth seeing include the following, classified as a monument historique, listed building protection:

  • The City Council of Fort-de -France
  • The Cathedral of Saint -Louis (1895 ) by Pierre -Henry Picq
  • The Bibliothèque Schœlcher (1886 /93), also by the architect Picq

Transport

The Martinique International Airport is located in Le Lamentin in the metropolitan area of Fort-de -France ( southeast of the city).

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Frantz Fanon (1925-1961), psychiatrist, writer and thought leader in the decolonization
  • Claude divan (1952-2009), jazz pianist and composer
  • Gérard Janvion ( born 1953 ), former football player (french national team )
  • Joël Abati (born 1970 ), handball (SC Magdeburg )

Climate

The climate in Fort-de -France in Martinique is like generally warm and humid, tropical. The temperatures vary throughout the year hardly seen, they lie between 24 ° C in February to about 26 ° C in August and September. The least precipitation falls in March, the rainy season with rainfall of over 200 mm lasts from July to November.

Arrondissement Arrondissement of Fort-de-France Cantons of France Postal codes in France Saint-Pierre (Martinique) St. Louis Cathedral, Fort-de-France Le Marin Sainte-Marie (Martinique) Saint-Joseph (Martinique)
342884
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