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Le Carbet

Le Carbet, is considered to be the place where Christopher Columbus landed in 1502. The town's other major claim to fame is that it was the site of the 1822 slave revolt.

Le Carbet

Vacation homes in Le Carbet are your home away from home. Well equipped with all modern amenities for a comfortable stay, these vacation homes provide you an experience that is uniquely Caribbean. Enjoy your stay in privacy and be pampered by an ever attentive staff. The vacation homes in Le Carbet face the beach front or are within convenient distance of the beach. The friendly staff can provide you all additional services including arranging for sightseeing tour of the island of Martinique.

Attractions

• Carbet Beach:  The beach is perfect for soaking in the sun and acquiring a tan during the day, watching the sunset in the distant horizon and enjoying long solitary moonlit walks.

• Hiking: Martinique has some beautiful hiking trails in the untamed tropical profusion. There are around100 miles trails that wind through the island and they are all marked in French.

• Pitons du Carbet: The Pitons du Carbet Mountains in the northern part of the island contain tulip trees and many types of ferns, one of which grows to a height of 33 feet. There are a number of hiking trails, with some of the peaks reaching up to 4,000 ft/1,240 m.

• Leyritz Plantation: Located near Le Carbet, this is the place where Columbus landed on his fourth voyage in 1502.

• Centre d’Art Paul Gauguin: The center contains exhibits relating to the painter’s stay in the area and the work he did while there.

Dining

You can hire the services of a chef to come up with some delectable French and Creole dishes, which you can enjoy while taking in the beautiful views of the beach. Or if you prefer to dine out, you can head to Fort de France. Martinique is very, very French and the same is obvious through its love affair with good food. Apart from an interesting blend of French and Creole cuisine, you can take your pick from Caribbean, Italian, Mexican and Continental dishes.

Nightlife and Entertainment

Le Carbet provides you the perfect opportunity to leave behind the imprints of the world and reconnect with both the self and nature. However, if you want a change from solitude, you can head to the island's capital, Fort de France and spend the evening in a pub, nightclub, disco or casino. Martinique is equally known for its nightlife as it is for its picture postcard beaches, dramatic landscape and historical sites and attractions.