Fodor's Expert Review Fort St. Louis
Fort Saint Louis (Lou-ee), an imposing stone fortress that has guarded the island’s principal port city for some 375 years, was closed to the public after 9/11, when it was reinstated as an active naval base by the French Navy. The fort officially reopened to the public on July 20, 2014, though it was shuttered in late 2015 for major renovations.
On a hilltop, originally carved out from a rocky promontory jutting out into the Bay of Fort-de-France, at its highest point it towers nearly 200 feet over the city, affording visitors panoramic views of the surrounding seaside urban landscape. A view-experience and photo op, with a spyglass one could see any threatening warships coming for miles in advance . . . location, location.
Guided tours are available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Walking shoes are recommended. Visitors must first check in at the Fort-de-France Office de Tourisme information kiosk 1, at the northwest corner of La Savane, at the intersection... READ MORE
Fort Saint Louis (Lou-ee), an imposing stone fortress that has guarded the island’s principal port city for some 375 years, was closed to the public after 9/11, when it was reinstated as an active naval base by the French Navy. The fort officially reopened to the public on July 20, 2014, though it was shuttered in late 2015 for major renovations.
On a hilltop, originally carved out from a rocky promontory jutting out into the Bay of Fort-de-France, at its highest point it towers nearly 200 feet over the city, affording visitors panoramic views of the surrounding seaside urban landscape. A view-experience and photo op, with a spyglass one could see any threatening warships coming for miles in advance . . . location, location.
Guided tours are available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Walking shoes are recommended. Visitors must first check in at the Fort-de-France Office de Tourisme information kiosk 1, at the northwest corner of La Savane, at the intersection of rue de la Liberté and boulevard Alfassa.
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