Martinique Travel OverviewLa Martinique is a bit of France in the Caribbean. Located over 4;000 miles from Paris; it is a full fledged French 'région'. The French came in 1674 and with the exception of a short lived British occupation; the island has been in French hands ever since. Before Columbus discovered the island in 1502; the Caribs called it Isle of Flowers and floral it has remained up to this day. You will find frangipani; wild orchids; hibiscus and neon-bright bougainville all over the place. The capital city of the island is Fort-de-France a very stylish and sophisticated city. South of the city you find many excellent beaches; be careful if you have young children. There are some beaches that allow nudists. Mont Pelee is in the north of the island. The volcanoe buried the old capital city; St. Pierre under lava and ashes back in 1902. With a height of over 4;000 feet it is the highest point of the island. Martinique is a french speaking island. Change history
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