Martinique is a French Caribbean island and overseas region located in the Lesser Antilles, blending volcanic landscapes, white and black sand beaches, lush rainforest, and a sophisticated Creole culture. As a full part of France and the European Union, it offers the comfort of French infrastructure alongside a distinctly Caribbean soul.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Rhum Agricole Martinique AOC
The definitive Martinique souvenir. Look for bottles from Clément, Trois Rivières, La Mauny, Neisson, or HSE. AOC bottles confirm authentic production from fresh cane juice.
Price: €15–80 (~$16.20–86) depending on age (white to 15-year-old vintage)
Where: Distillery shops, Grand Marché Fort-de-France, Carrefour supermarket
Colombo spice blend
Martinique's distinctive curry-style spice mix of cumin, coriander, mustard seed, fenugreek, and turmeric — used in the island's signature colombo dishes.
Price: €3–8 (~$3.25–8.65) per bag or jar
Where: Grand Marché Fort-de-France (several stalls); Lamentin market
Madras fabric
Vibrant plaid cotton in traditional colours (red, yellow, green, blue). Can be bought by the metre for making Caribbean costumes, or as ready-made scarves and table runners.
Price: €8–20 (~$8.65–22) per metre
Where: Grand Marché Fort-de-France; fabric shops on Rue Victor Hugo
Local honey (Miel de Martinique)
Artisanal honey from endemic flowers and rainforest blossom — flavours unavailable elsewhere. Available at organic markets and farm shops.
Price: €8–15 (~$8.65–16.20) per jar
Where: Organic markets, La Bonne Graine health food shops in Fort-de-France
Ceramic and pottery
Hand-painted ceramics depicting tropical scenes and flowers, made by local artisans. Available at Sainte-Anne market and artisan shops in Trois-Îlets.
Price: €15–60 (~$16.20–65)
Where: Sainte-Anne weekend market; artisan galleries in Trois-Îlets
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Grand Marché de Fort-de-France
Spices, madras fabric, rhum agricole, fresh produce, street food
Where: Fort-de-France
Hours: Mon–Sat 05:30–14:00
Marché de Sainte-Anne
Fresh tropical produce, prepared Creole foods, local handicrafts and pottery
Where: Sainte-Anne village
Hours: Sat–Sun 06:00–12:00
Marché du Lamentin
Largest covered market — vegetables, fish, tropical fruit, and Creole prepared dishes
Where: Lamentin
Hours: Mon–Sat 05:00–13:00