Les Trois-Îlets

Les Trois-Îlets is an administrative division in southern Martinique with traditional Creole-style homes scattered through the old quarter and contemporary structures along the Pointe du Bout peninsula. The settlement spreads along Fort de France Bay, blending historic buildings with newer residential areas.

The area became known as the birthplace of Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher, who later became Empress Joséphine after her marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte. This connection linked the town to major events of early 19th-century European history.

The pottery workshops in the old quarter keep Caribbean craft traditions alive through hands-on demonstrations where artisans shape clay using methods passed down through families. These spaces reflect how the community values and maintains its connection to traditional skills.

Ferry services regularly connect the town to Fort de France, offering an alternative to road travel while providing views across the bay. This water route gives visitors a different perspective when moving between the two towns.

The Génipa mangrove system behind the bay forms a network of waterways that can only be fully explored through guided boat trips. This hidden natural landscape often goes unnoticed by most visitors passing through the area.