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Le Prêcheur

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Le Prêcheur - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Martinique
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Ten kilometres north of the town of Saint-Pierre, not far from the Pelée mountain, lies Le Prêcheur, a pretty little fishing village by the Caribbean Sea. An old 17th-century bell tower, a remnant of the old Le Prêcheur Church, is a reminder of bygone days. In this picturesque village, where Françoise d'Aubigné, the future Madame de Maintenon, once stayed, you can also admire a beautiful lighthouse standing nearly twelve metres tall, a listed historic monument.

Four kilometres north of the village, not far from the Céron habitation, an old 17th-century sugar plantation now open to visitors, you can enjoy the superb grey sandy beach of Céron Cove, lined by coconut palms and other trees. Offering plenty of shade, it's ideal for a relaxing break, a refreshing dip or a spontaneous picnic. From there, a wonderful hiking trail to Grand'Rivière takes lovers of coastal landscapes to several unspoilt coves on the Caribbean coast, such as Grass Snake Cove (Anse Couleuvre), Greyhound Cove (Anse Lévrier), Sail Cove (Anse à Voile) or Pebble Cove (Anse des Galets).

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Le Prêcheur

Small town in Martinique, north of St. Peter's, on the Caribbean coast at the foot of Mount Pelee, Le Prêcheur is a charming fishing village popular with tourists for its charm and its geographical location.

The village is colonized by the middle of the seventeenth century, but it is only forty years later that he actually takes its status as town. Mainly oriented towards fishing and agriculture, the town however sees the arrival of a sugar factory in the seventeenth century. One that saw Francis of stay Aubigne, which later became the famous Madame de Maintenon, also enjoys a dry, sunny climate and beautiful black sand beaches.

Difficult to resist the charm of this small town of the West Indies which has retained its authenticity and history.

Things to see and do

Old candy now open to the public, the residential Ceron currently produces cocoa. The site allows to learn a little more about the history of different productions of the town and admire a beautiful garden labeled Remarkable Garden. In particular it has a large zamana listed as one of the biggest trees visible in the Lesser Antilles.

Listed historic monument, the Preacher of the lighthouse beacon northern Caribbean side of the island, and was built in the first half of the twentieth century, in 1927. Electrified in 1936, it was extensively renovated in the mid-1990s. High twelve meters, this impressive white tower is now automated.

It also listed historical monument, the Saint Joseph church also boasts the Heritage label of the twentieth century for its beautiful architecture. Be sure not to admire the steeple of the old church, the oldest of Martinique, which dates from 1644.

But it is also for its natural heritage as the town's preacher is popular with particular long trail that connects to Le Prêcheur Grand'Rivière fifteen kilometers, the cascade of the Snake River or the charms of the regional nature reserve of the Navy preacher - Albert Falco.

Both beaches of Anse Céron and Anse Couleuvre also seduce with their beautiful black sand and coconut palms perfect for a nap or a picnic with family.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

The main festival is held in early May with several animations.

Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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