Fort Saint Louis

Fort Saint Louis is a seaside fortress in Fort-de-France, Martinique. The present-day fort has evolved from earlier strongholds that were erected on the site as early as 1638, and has been known in previous incarnations as Fort Royal and Fort de la Republique.

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Castle
…lies at an elevation of 24 metres (79 feet)
…dates from the 17th century
Description: 17th-century fortress in Fort-de-France, Martinique

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schœlcher library and La Savane.

Schœlcher library

Library

Photo: Aristoi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Schœlcher library is situated 600 metres north of Fort Saint Louis.

La Savane

Park

La Savane is a 12½ acre park located on the Fort-de-France Bay in Fort-de-France, Martinique. La Savane is situated 410 metres north of Fort Saint Louis.

Fort-de-France Cathedral

Church

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St. Louis Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Martinique, an overseas department of France. Fort-de-France Cathedral is situated 640 metres northwest of Fort Saint Louis.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fort-de-France and Le Lamentin.

Fort-de-France

Photo: Jean-Louis Lascoux, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Fort-de-France is the largest city in and capital of Martinique.

Le Lamentin

Town

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Le Lamentin is a city and town, located in the French overseas department and region of Martinique. Le Lamentin is situated 7 km east of Fort Saint Louis.