Religious Heritage

The bell towers of Fort de France are unique and represent the image of their respective neighbourhoods.

Discover this extraordinary and passionate heritage.

Visits of the churches of Fort de France are free of charge. However, you are requested to respect a proper dress code and the silence of your surroundings. In general, you can take photos inside the buildings. Please enquire.

Site	Description
Chapel of the Calvary 1874-1935	Access by rue de la piété or the "Chemin du Calvaire" / Morne Cartouche Breathtaking view of the city. Visit recommended on Holy days during the processions.
"Sainte-Thérése de l’Enfant Jésus" Church 1938 Bd François Rebould - SainteThérèse	Designed by the architect Wolfleff, the church baptised this developing neighbourhood. A breathtaking view of the Tourelles trade and cruise port from the courtyard in front of the church.
"La Levée" Cimetery (known as "Cimetière des Riches") Corner of Bd Général de Gaulle & r. Xavier Orville, former rue du Vieux Chemin	Built in the 17th century, it is the oldest of the six cemeteries of the town. Eminent citizens, artists, political and religious figures lie in peace. With its simple and ornate burial vaults, the cemetery reveals the genealogy of the past and the present as well as our funeral traditions. On All Saints Day, at the beginning of November, the cemetery becomes a festival of light with its illuminated tombs. Appreciated step of our walking guided tour « Terres Sainville, Itinéraire d’un quartier Pittoresque »
Saint Louis Cathedral 1895 Rue Schoelcher, opposite to Place Mgr. Roméro Daily from 6.30am – 11am - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday : 2.30pm – 4.30pm	Opposite "Place Monseigneur Roméro", the cathedral is erected in the middle of a compact and coloured screen. It represents the fervour of the first builders and the strong willpower to give to the town, an important religious place. For two centuries, following numerous catastrophic events, the church has been rebuilt, transformed and even changed place.The edifice, built in 1895, is the work of Henri Picq, an architectural genius, who also designed other famous buildings such as the Schoelcher Library and the Market of Fort de France. The architectural character of the Cathedral is based on its interior decoration : polychrome frescas wall paintings, original stained-glasses windows, precious wood furniture, metal friezes with an open-work design. Famous for its organs, the cathedral is well-known for its touristic aspects and an important religious frequentating. Appreciated step of our walking guided tour « Ville d’Histoire »
"Saint-Antoine de Padoue" Chruch 1925 Place Abbé Grégoire - Terres Sainville	A charming place of worship in a quiet part of the town. However, it is the most frequented parish of Fort de France !
"Sacré-Coeur de Balata" Church 1924 7km Route de Balata - RN3	The building is 1/5 replica of the Basilica of Montmartre in Paris. Constructed on the "Savon" hill through the green heights of Fort de France, the church rises above Fort de France and offers an extraordinary lighting of the building every night at 6pm. Appreciated step of our guided bus tour « Luxuriance Tropicale »
"Cœur-Immaculé de Marie" Church 1948 Avenue Frantz Fanon – Bellevue	As the Cathedral was considered as being too far away, this church was built at the end of the Second World War on the lands of an old sugar refinery. On the front of the church, admire a wrought iron sculpture, named “The Virgin and The Child”, designed by Khokho René Corail, renowned artist from Martinique.
"Notre-Dame du Rosaire" Church Route de Redoute Other buildings	A gothic style stone church which was built in order to temporarily welcome the “Statue miraculée of Notre-Dame-de-la-Déliverande” following the eruption of 30^th August 1902 which destroyed the city of Morne Rouge and its church. "Saint-Christophe" Church - Dillon - 1956 "Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur" Church - Coridon - 1961 "Ste Face" Church - Debriant - 1964 "Saints-Pierre et Paul" Church - Zac de Rivière Roche - 2003