La Française Beach

La Française beach

The Fort-de-France audio-guided tour leads you to La Française beach, the only beach of the town centre, ideal for a refreshing break in the heart of the visit.

The beach of the heart of the city

La Française beach does not offer the postcard setting of certain paradisiacal corners of Martinique, but it has the merit of being the only beach of the town centre of Fort-de-France. Located at the arrival of the maritime shuttles from the Trois-Îlets, this small expanse of sand is generally lively. One comes across sportspeople early in the morning, families in the afternoon and bathers at the end of the day, who enjoy the lighting installed nearby. It is a popular and practical place of life, perfect for a refreshing dip without leaving the capital.

What there is to see

At the water's edge, La Française beach offers a welcome relaxing stop, with a view over the bay and the ballet of the maritime shuttles. One can bathe there, observe the local life or simply enjoy the sun. Accessible on foot from the centre, it is a convenient seaside interlude along the discovery of Fort-de-France.

Practical information

La Française beach is at the edge of the town centre of Fort-de-France, near the landing stage of the shuttles to the Trois-Îlets. It is freely accessible; bathing is at your own responsibility, and the surroundings are lit in the evening.

Is La Française beach the only one in the town centre?

Yes, it is the only beach of the town centre of Fort-de-France, which makes it a very practical bathing spot.

When is the beach the liveliest?

In the morning for the sportspeople, in the afternoon for the families and in the evening for the late bathers, who enjoy the lighting.