Habitation Depaz
Distillerie Depaz
A rum estate at the foot of Mount Pelée, rebuilt after the 1902 eruption. It overlooks the volcano and the bay, and offers distillery tours and free tastings.
Distillerie Depaz lies on the slopes of Mount Pelée north of Saint-Pierre. Its history goes back to the 17th century. During the 1902 eruption, the estate was destroyed and nearly the entire family died. Victor Depaz, the sole survivor, returned to the island and rebuilt the estate in 1917. The grounds include a water wheel, steam distillation equipment, and old cellars. Visitors can tour independently and taste several agricultural rums for free. The castle-style main house overlooks the volcano and the Caribbean Sea. From February to June, during the sugar cane harvest, you can see the full process of pressing and distilling. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Fort-de-France and is often visited together with Saint-Pierre.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; closed Sundays (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Saint-Pierre
- Zoo de Martinique (Habitation Latouche)
- Mont Pelée
- Gorges de la Falaise
- Pitons du Carbet
- Anse Couleuvre
- Distillerie J.M
- Sacré-Cœur de Balata