Marché couvert de Fort-de-France -Fort-de-France, Martinique
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 14° 36.316 W 061° 04.314
20P E 707694 N 1615548
[EN] In 1885, the grand covered market of Fort de France was inaugurated by Mayor Jules Fanfan. [FR] C'est en 1885 que le grand marché couvert de Fort de France fut inauguré par le maire Jules Fanfan.
Waymark Code: WMXHRV
Location: Martinique
Date Posted: 01/16/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Where's George
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"Built in metal structure in 1901 by the architect Henti Pick, after the cyclone of 1891, the market is restored in 1989 The people we meet and the products that we find are a reflection of Martinique.

The colors, the smells, the innumerable varieties of fruits and vegetables. And then flowers, local crafts, Creole dolls, "good woman" remedies with Caribbean herbs with medicinal properties.

It's a show, an unforgettable experience, when a market vendor tells you "So Doudou, what are you buying me today? I have good avocados and lemons very green and full of vitamins "

You will leave with your coconut confectionery, some spices, fruits and vegetables of the country. You can even eat on the spot the best of the local cuisine. "

Sources : The Market

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"Construit en structure métallique en 1901 par l'architecte Henti Pick, après le cyclone de 1891, le marché est restauré en 1989 Les gens que l'on y rencontre et les produits que l'on y trouve sont le reflet de la Martinique.

Les couleurs, les odeurs, les innombrables variétés de fruits et de légumes. Et puis les fleurs, l'artisanat local, les poupées créoles, les remèdes de "bonne femme" avec les herbes des Caraïbes aux propriétés médicinales.

C'est un spectacle, une expérience inoubliable, lorsqu'une marchande à l'étale vous dit"Alors Doudou, qu'est-ce-que tu m'achètes aujourd'hui J'ai des bons avocats et des citrons bien verts et plein de vitamines"

Vous repartirez avec vos confiseries au coco, quelques épices , des fruits et des légumes du pays.Vous pourrez même manger sur place le meilleur de la cuisine locale."

Sources : Le Marché

The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

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Hours of Operation:
Open Monday to Friday from 6am to 4pm and Saturday from 6am to 3pm. Closed on Sunday. / Ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 6h -16h et le Samedi de 06h00-15h00. Fermeture le Dimanche.


Admission Prices:
Free admission / Entrée gratuite


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Not listed

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