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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Martinique

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Martinique

Updated February 28, 2023

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Saint-Pierre, Martinique

The Prison Cell of Ludger Sylbaris

The cell which saved the life of Ludger Sylbaris, "the man who lived through Doomsday."
Diamond Rock

Le Diamant, Martinique

Rocher du Diamant (Diamond Rock)

This large stone off the coast of Martinique had a brief career in the Royal Navy.
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Fort-de-France, Martinique

The Headless Empress

On a small island in the Caribbean, a statue of Napoleon's first wife has been beheaded and covered in red paint.
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Stories About Martinique

Martinique’s vibrant dance tradition includes bèlè, which participants have described as an “otherworldly” experience.

Martinique's Bèlè Dance Is a Celebration of Land, Spirit, and Liberation

For centuries, the Caribbean island's tradition has been a symbol of resistance, healing, and empowerment.
by Camee Maddox-Wingfield
June 6, 2022

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