Martinique
Apr 4th, 1998, 04:54 PM
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I was there for a day on a cruise last April. It was hot and sunny. We went on a an escorted sightseeing tour which took us to the village of St. Pierre. St. Pierre was at one time the social capital of Martinique. it is beautifully situated on the coast , in the shadow if Mt. Pelee. And that was it's undoing. The entire town was destroyed by a volcano (I can't remember the year). The only person who survived was the toen drunk, who was passed out in jail. Apparently he was protected by the thick walls of his cell. For years afterwards, he toured the country with the circus as a sort of freak. Sad story, n'est pas?
I was surprised to learn that Martinique is actually a Department of France, and that its citizens are as much French as the people of Paris. (Don't tell the Parisians!)
I was surprised to learn that Martinique is actually a Department of France, and that its citizens are as much French as the people of Paris. (Don't tell the Parisians!)
Apr 5th, 1998, 09:43 AM
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Sandy gave you some great info on Martinique. We've been there a few times on cruises. Go to the library and check out Frommer's book on the Caribbean and a few other Caribbean travel books. You'll get great history and practical info, weather, food etc, and it'll be just right for her report. Or, hit the half price bookstores and get an old copy for a few books. You'll parobably end up taking a cruise!
Apr 6th, 1998, 12:03 AM
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You should apply with the French Carribean tourist board in New-York to get more information. I think the website is http://www.martinique.com.
May I confirm that Martinique, Guadeloupe, part of St Martin, St Barth, etc... are French "departements "(in relation with Sandy's remark... which I don't find very fair).
May I confirm that Martinique, Guadeloupe, part of St Martin, St Barth, etc... are French "departements "(in relation with Sandy's remark... which I don't find very fair).
Apr 8th, 1998, 05:31 AM
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Linda:
On your browser, bring up www.altavista.com Type in Martinique, Submit, ask for info in English, click on Search and there is much available including Fort de France, Mount Pelee and the eruption of 1902, etc. The very first one available, seems to fit the bill for the info you need.
On your browser, bring up www.altavista.com Type in Martinique, Submit, ask for info in English, click on Search and there is much available including Fort de France, Mount Pelee and the eruption of 1902, etc. The very first one available, seems to fit the bill for the info you need.
