2025 Heritage Days program in Martinique

© Ministère de la Culture

What to see in Martinique during the European Heritage Days 2025?

Every year, hundreds of visitors flock to Martinique for the European Heritage Days. With events and activities in exceptional locations, some of which are closed to the general public for the rest of the year, it's the cultural highlight of September. 

As your mobility partner in Martinique, and with our extensive knowledge of the local heritage, we can tell you everything you need to know about the Heritage Days!

2025 Heritage Days dates and theme

The 2025 European Heritage Days will take place in Martinique 📅 on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025.

For this 42nd edition, the national theme is "Patrimoine architectural", an invitation to explore the island's buildings, urban landscapes and know-how.

💚 Our selection of the 2025 Heritage Days program in Martinique

The 2025 European Heritage Days will take place on September 20 and 21 throughout Martinique. Workshops, exhibitions, guided tours and interactive activities invite the public to explore the island's cultural, historical and natural wealth. Take advantage of this event to discover emblematic sites and experience a unique immersion in the heart of Martinique's heritage.

Don't miss the chance to discover these emblematic places and take part in unforgettable experiences!

List of events in 2025

🌍 Lieux ouverts & événements par commune

📍1. Modeling workshop on Amerindian petroglyphs (Fort-de-France)

A creative workshop will explore Amerindian petroglyphs, precious witnesses to pre-Columbian culture. Participants will discover their meaning, then try their hand at modeling inspired by these engravings. A family activity combining history and artistic practice

ℹ️ Practical information

• Dates and times: Friday, September 19, 2025 from 2pm to 5pm

• Price: Free with advance registration and presentation of ticket.

• Registration: contact@karibcultur.com

• Accessibility: Accessible to people with reduced mobility, with some narrow passages and stairs.

📍 2. Heritage in motion in the digital age" exhibition

Le Fort Saint-Louis à Fort-de-France © UHF / Wikipedia

This original exhibition explores the role of digital technology in the preservation and transmission of heritage. Between digital tools, digital archives and new technologies, the public is invited to reflect on how innovation contributes to keeping collective memory alive.

ℹ️ Practical information

• Dates and times: Friday, September 19, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

• Price: Free with prior registration and presentation of ticket.

• Location: Bibliothèque Schœlcher, Fort-De-France

📍 3. Open house with Watabwi (Fort-de-France)

The Watabwi collective opens its doors to the public. This day is an opportunity to discover the collective's activities, its place of creation and its actions in Martinique.

Visitors will be able to talk to Watabwi members, understand their approach and their involvement in promoting local heritage and culture. The open house offers privileged access to a space usually reserved for artists, and gives visitors a better understanding of Watabwi's place in Martinique's cultural life. A tasting of dishes from the Amerindian culture will awaken the senses.

ℹ️ Practical information

• Dates: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Location: Karib'Cultur, 28 rue des Soupirs 97233 Schoelcher

• Price: Free upon reservation

• Registration: contact@karibcultur.com

📍 4. Origins and evolution of the architectural heritage of Trois-Îlets

Baie des Trois-îlets

An exhibition in Trois-Îlets invites visitors to explore the history of local urban planning and architecture. From colonial buildings to Creole houses and contemporary developments, this stage of the program highlights the town's architectural richness and its role in the memory of Martinique.

ℹ️ Practical information

• Dates: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Location: Maison de la Canne Quartier Pointe Vatable, 97229 Les Trois-Îlets

• Price: Free

📍 5. Bibliotech - Exposition de Georges-Emmanuel Arnaud

© Georges-Emmanuel ARNAUD

The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 cultural program also features a literary exhibition dedicated to Georges-Emmanuel Arnaud, a leading figure in Martinique's literary world. Manuscripts, rare documents and excerpts from his works retrace the career and legacy of this writer, immersing visitors in his world.

ℹ️ Practical information

• Location: Bibliothèque Schœlcher Rue de la Liberté - 97200 FORT DE FRANCE

• Price: Free of charge

📍 6. The town of Saint-Pierre opens its doors with "Juste Seul Cyparis".

Aerial view of Saint-pierre

For the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2025, the city of Saint-Pierre is offering a rich and varied program focused on remembrance and discovery. The central event, "Juste Seul Cyparis", pays tribute to the famous survivor of the 1902 eruption of Montagne Pelée. This spotlight on his story invites the public to reflect on resilience, transmission and the importance of preserving intangible heritage. The program also includes a number of events:

• Escape Game "Sauve qui peut! an immersive adventure in which participants solve riddles linked to Saint-Pierre's heritage, combining games and historical discovery.

• Guided tours: guided tours of the town explore its architectural heritage and help visitors better understand its role in Martinique's history.

• Facade survey" workshops: an introduction to the techniques of architectural surveying, raising public awareness of how to read and conserve old buildings.

This program makes Saint-Pierre an essential venue for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Martinique. Between memory, play, discovery and transmission, the town offers visitors a complete experience combining history, architecture and living heritage.

ℹ️ Practical information

📍 7. Guided tour of Grand'Rivière

In the north of the island, the commune of Grand'Rivière offers a guided tour of its architectural and natural heritage. This guided tour reveals the history of an authentic fishing village, still marked by its traditions and strong ties to the sea. An ideal stop-off point for lovers of nature and authenticity.

ℹ️ Practical information

• Dates: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Location: RDV at the Grand'Rivière metal bridges

• Registration: no participation required

📍8. La Maison Rouge: visit and introduction to dance

In Saint-Pierre, the program takes on a lively dimension with the discovery of the Maison Rouge, Maison des Arts. After a guided tour of the premises, participants will be introduced to traditional dance. This event perfectly embodies the philosophy of the Journées du Patrimoine: to showcase a site while bringing it to life through shared cultural practices.

Activities planned - Guided tour and discovery of La Maison Rouge - Introduction to dance for children aged 4 to 16 - Meeting with the teams

ℹ️ Practical information

• Dates: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Price: Free

• Location: La Maison Rouge: Maison des Arts

📍 9. Guided tour of the Observatoire Volcanologique et Sismologique de la Martinique in Saint-Pierre

Vue aérienne de l'Observatoire. Crédits : OVSM - IPGP

The Observatoire Volcanologique et Sismologique de la Martinique, located on Morne la Rosette in 🔗Saint-Pierre, is a state-of-the-art research center dedicated to monitoring Montagne Pelée and the region's seismicity. It plays a crucial role in the prevention of natural hazards in Martinique.

Activities A guided tour will take you into the workings of the observatory, with presentations on monitoring instruments, IPGP missions and scientific collaborations.

ℹ️ Practical information

• Dates:

  • Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

  • Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm

  • Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm

• Price: Free with reservation (30 people max per session)

• Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5btwjdvu

📍10. Guided tour of the Hardy distillery in Tartane

The Hardy distillery, located in Tartane on the Caravelle peninsula, opens its doors to the public for an exceptional guided tour. Founded in 1830, this distillery is an integral part of Martinique's industrial and agricultural heritage. The tour includes:

• the history of the distillery and its role in the local economy;

• the architectural and landscape heritage of the site, nestled in the heart of a remarkable natural environment.

This immersion in the world of Martinique rum showcases know-how handed down from generation to generation, while highlighting the importance of the distillery to the island's cultural identity.

ℹ️ Practical information

• Dates : From Friday, September 19, 2025 to Sunday, September 21, 2025

• Location: Distillerie Hardy Tartane 97220 Trinité, Martinique, Martinique

And many other events!

For the full program of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Martinique, visit https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/programme#/search@14.6651713,-61.0158149,10.04

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