Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France is the capital of Martinique and a very French city. Fort-de-France lies on the island's west coast at the northern entrance to the large Fort-de-France Bay, at the mouth of the Madame River. The city occupies a narrow plain between the hills and the sea but is accessible by road from all parts of the island.

Most of those traveling to Martinique will enter through Aimé Cesaire International Airport, located in the suburb of Le Lamentin. Several cruise ships also stop in Fort-de-France's harbor.