Castles in Martinique
Carte des Châteaux lists 10 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Martinique. 1 is reported as open to the public, at least in part. 8 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Fort-de-France (4) and Les Trois-Îlets (3). Among the 5 dated entries, construction ranges from the 17th to the 21st century, peaking in the 17th.
Map of castles in Martinique
At a glance
- 10
- castles listed
- 1
- open to visitors
- 8
- castles and fortified sites
- 4
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Martinique
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 5 entries with a known construction date, out of 10.
The oldest dated castles in Martinique
- Fort Saint-Pierre de la Martinique1635 · Saint-Pierre
- Fort Desaix1764 · Fort-de-France
- Fort Tartenson1801 · Fort-de-France
- Château La Favorite1922-1924 · Le Lamentin
List of castles in Martinique
10 sites shown
Fort Saint-Louis
Fort Desaix
1764
Fort Saint-Pierre de la Martinique
1635
Château La Favorite
1922-1924
Fort Tartenson
1801
Fort de la Pointe du Bout
Fort de la Trinité
Fort de l'Îlet-à-Ramiers
2018
Fort d'Alet
feu à secteurs du fort Saint-Louis
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Martinique?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 10 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Martinique. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Martinique?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château La Favorite. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Martinique?
Yes: 8 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Fort Saint-Louis, Fort Desaix and Fort Saint-Pierre de la Martinique.
What is the oldest dated castle in Martinique?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Fort Saint-Pierre de la Martinique (1635) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.