La Savane
Parc de la Savane
A seaside park with a large lawn in the center of Fort-de-France. It features a statue of Empress Joséphine, a row of craft huts, and is next to the library and ferry terminal.
Parc de la Savane is the central green space of Fort-de-France, covering about 5 hectares. Fort Saint-Louis lies on its west side, the Schœlcher Library on its north side, and to the south are the ferry terminals for the Trois-Îlets and Anse d'Arlet. The park contains a marble statue of Joséphine, the Empress of Napoleon who was born in Martinique. Because she was thought to have supported the restoration of slavery, the statue was beheaded and splashed with red paint in 1991. It remains in that state today as a symbol of local historical memory. Along the park's edge are a row of craft huts and coffee stalls, and events are often held on weekends and holidays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bibliothèque Schœlcher
- Saint-Louis Cathedral
- Fort Saint-Louis
- Grand Marché de Fort-de-France
- Sacré-Cœur de Balata
- Pointe du Bout & Anse Mitan
- Musée de la Pagerie
- Anse Noire