Morne Vanier

Morne Vanier is a locality in Martinique. Morne Vanier is situated nearby to the locality Ravine Bouillé, as well as near Renéville.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort Desaix and Schœlcher library.

Fort Desaix

Castle

Fort Desaix is a Vauban fort and one of four forts that protect Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique. The fort was built from 1768 to 1772 and sits on a hill, Morne Garnier, overlooking what was then Fort Royal.

Schœlcher library

Library

Photo: Aristoi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Prefecture hotel of Martinique

Public building

Photo: Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Prefecture hotel of Martinique is a public building.

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. The center, which is always somewhat crowded, extends to the seaside promenade where multiple bars and restaurants are in a typically French atmosphere.

Le Lamentin

Town

Photo: Maxime ✈, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Le Lamentin is a city and town, located in the French overseas department and region of Martinique. With its area of 62.32 km2, it is the town with the largest area in Martinique. Le Lamentin is situated 6 km east of Morne Vanier.

Trois-Ilets

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

Les Trois-Îlets is a resort town in the French overseas territory of Martinique, in the Caribbean. It is home to about 8000 people and known as the birth place of Napoleon's wife Joséphine.

Morne Vanier

Type: Locality
Location: Martinique, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude

14.61211° or 14° 36′ 44″ north

Longitude

-61.05886° or 61° 3′ 32″ west

Elevation

85 metres (279 feet)

Open location code

776WJW6R+RF

GeoNames ID

11632552

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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Morne Vanier” goes by many names.

French: “Morne Vanier”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ravine Bouillé and Renéville.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Baie des Tourelles and La Savane.

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