Cultural immersion at the Grand Marché of Fort de France

Come and discover the culinary specialties of Martinique

The Grand Marché of Fort-de-France is full of gustatory treasures. Also known as "the market of a thousand spices", it is the ideal place to awaken your taste buds.

Eating at the Grand Marché of Fort de France

You will be able to taste many specialties such as black pudding, cod acras, many kinds of fish or chicken colombo. Small stalls offer to eat on the spot.

Don't leave the market empty-handed

All kinds of Martinique fruits and vegetables are on the market: bananas, pineapples, manioc, carambola and many others. Leave with some of these sun-drenched fruits. Sugar cane is widely grown on the island, so be sure to pick up a bottle of artisanal rum. Perfect for reminiscing at aperitif time!

Discovering Creole crafts

Much more than gustatory discoveries, crafts take a predominant place in this market. You will be able to find colorful traditional clothing such as dresses, petticoats, shirts ... Wooden sculptures, hats and other souvenirs of all kinds will be present. Through literature, immerse yourself in this market thanks to the book by Patrick Chamoiseau: Chronique des sept misères, published in 1986. It describes the colors and scents of this market through the eyes of small vendors of the time.

About the Grand Marché

The Grand Marché is located near the Saint-Louis cathedral in the commercial part of the city. Parking lots are located near this market.

Address : Rue Isambert - 97200 Fort de France

Opening periods of the market : Monday to Friday: 6 am - 4 pm Saturday: 6 am - 3 pm Closed on Sunday    The best way to get to Fort-de-France is by car. Don't hesitate to come and discover all our vehicles available for rent.

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