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What to do and see in Martinique, Martinique: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
This Gallic toehold in the Caribbean exudes a distinctly French air, enticingly spiced up by West Indian warmth. Local culture and cuisine combine both influences. The stylish isle is dominated by Mount Pelee, which destroyed the city of St. Pierre in 1902. Black sand beaches and rainforests are found in the north, with yet more beautiful sands to the south. Sights include La Pagerie, birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine, and Diamond Rock, a 600-foot pinnacle, once registered as a British warship.
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1. Eglise du Fort
2. Catholic Church of Sainte-Luce
3. St. Louis Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 233 reviews
A beautiful and unusual iron building, a cornerstone of religious life on the island.
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
The first thing I saw of the Cathedral was the steeple. At the top was the cross. Underneath was the time. Part of the cathedral was attached to houses. It is painted in yellow. Inside theu have a beautiful organ. Behind the altar is Jesus on the cross. Lots of pillars inside the Cathedral The benches were made of wood. I liked the many stained-glass windows. As it was Christmas season, there was a pine tree with anything to make it attractive! The Cathedral was finished at 1893. . A must see!
4. Balata Cathedral (Sacre-Coeur de Balata)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 177 reviews
Church overlooking the city of Fort-de-France.
Reviewed By Page1977 - Fort Worth, United States
This is a beautiful one- fifth replica of the Paris cathedral. The track to get to it was quite hair - raising with LOTS of switchback curves/turns on a very narrow roadway with a light rain but worth all of the near misses! Go inside. Be sure and look up. The grounds are not very pretty, but the view is beautiful and you should certainly take a few moments for a look. Skip the bathrooms unless absolutely necessary!
