Martinique Panoramic Tour

Discover the tranquil seaside city of St-Pierre Balata Church and Martinique's breathtaking natural scenes. Your tour whisks you out of the bustling city of Fort-de-France to St-Pierre Martinique's cultural capital. The city once known as Little Pais of the Caribbean was ruined in 1902 when Mt-Pelee erupted. Tens of thousands of residents were wiped out. The new city was built around the ruined houses monuments buildings and businesses. You'll learn about the city's history and the destruction from the hot lava and fiery ash. Your motorcar will then travel inland and climb tropical forest mountain roads that twist and turn on the La Route de la Trace Bamboo ferns palms and forest plants appear along the roadside on your drive. As you descend the steep mountain and return to the city you'll see the Alma River which runs through a lush gorge. You'll arrive at the Church of Balata which is a mini-replica of the Sacré Coeur Basilica in Paris. Capture images of the white cathedral and step inside to see its beautiful simplicity and spectacular dome. You observe the stunning panoramic views of Fort-de-France.