French Caribbean Islands

The Flair of France in the Caribbean

In the French Caribbean Islands, France left its identity.

The Islands of Martinique, Guadeloupe, St Martin, St Barthelemy, Marie Galante and Iles des Saintes are vivid proof.

These islands are Official French Departments.

Here you’ll experience nature at its peak, as well as exotic beaches.

Romantic sunset in Martinique Island

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• Guadeloupe Island

Has the typical flair of France, with a natural beauty of its own. Guadeloupe Beaches are idyllic. Here you’ll find chic boutiques, Creole cuisine at its best and so many activities ideal for Caribbean Beach Vacations of unsurpassed excellence. The following islands are dependencies of Guadeloupe:

• Official name Guadeloupe

• Population • 452,776

• Area in Sq Km • 1,628

• Capital City • Basseterre

• Languages • French, French Creole

• Political Status • Overseas Department of France

• Currency • Euro (EUR)

The Pain de Sucre in Guadeloupe Island

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What most impressed me on my visit to Martinique Island was the emerald green you can experience all over the Island.

The lush forests and dramatic waterfalls have no rivals in the area.

The capital Fort de France is a colorful and active city.

• Official name Martinique

• Population • 412,600

• Area in Sq Km • 1,128

• Capital City • Fort de France

• Languages • French, French Creole

• Political Status • Overseas Department of France

• Currency • Euro (EUR)

• Marie Galante

South of Guadeloupe, are eight miniscule islands of which only two are inhabited. One of them is picturesque Terre-de-Haut, Idyllic isle for doing next to nothing. Isn’t that what vacations are for?

• Les Saintes

Also known as Iles des Saintes, are tiny pristine islets only 15 minutes by plane from Guadeloupe’s capital Pointe-a-Pitre but it seems like another country compared with the busy capital.

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The Cathedral in Fort de France

In Martinique Island you'll spend your best beach vacations

• St Martin

It shares two thirds of a tiny island with its neighbor St Maarten. Discover glorious St Martin Beaches all white sand covered. From the capital city of Marigot you can see neighboring Anguilla just a 20 minute boat ride away.

• Official name St Martin

• Population • 29,376

• Area in Sq Km • 54

• Capital City • Marigot

• Languages • French, French Patois, English, Papiamento

• Political Status • Overseas Collectivity of France

• Currency • Euro (EUR), US Dollar (USD)

One of the many white and pristine St Martin Beaches

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Also known as St Barths is a tiny enclave formed by a volcanic explosion. It is only 25 Sq Km in area, with more than 20 beaches, elegant boutique hotels and beautiful landscapes.

• Official name St Barthelemy

• Population • 7,492

• Area in Sq Km • 21

• Capital City • Gustavia

• Languages • French, English

• Political Status • Overseas Collectivity of France

• Currency • Euro (EUR), US Dollar (USD)

Three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white, and red; known as the "Le drapeau tricolore" (French Tricolor), the origin of the flag dates to 1790 and the French Revolution; the design and/or colors are similar to a number of other flags, including those of Belgium, Chad, Ireland, Cote d'Ivoire, Luxembourg, and Netherlands; the official flag for all French dependent areas.

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