Tourism and Gastronomy in Schoelcher, Martinique
On this gastronomic and touristic tour in Schoelcher, Martinique,
you will visit some of the most popular tourist attractions while tasting the local cuisine. Tasting the local cuisine, which is the best way to discover the best that Martinique has to offer.
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The commune of Schoelcher is located on the island of Martinique in the Lesser Antilles, to the west of this French island, with a population of 19,412 inhabitants in 2022. The town of Schoelcher was founded in 1838 by the French abolitionist, politician and writer Victor Schoelcher.
In 1848, Victor Schoelcher, a young French abolitionist and politician,
persuaded the French government to end slavery in the French
colonies.
On May 22, 1848, the decree abolishing slavery was finally promulgated, making the
town of Schoelcher one of the first communes in Martinique to be freed from
slavery.
The town was later named after its founder, Victor Schoelcher, and is
today a popular tourist destination.
National meal of Martinique
Schoelcher, Martinique Food and Restaurants
In Schoelcher, Martinique, let us guide you through some of the best
restaurants where you will discover the culture and gastronomy of Schoelcher.
The mentioned gastronomy can be found in almost every restaurant.
Plantains
Plantains are starchy banana-like fruits often used
as a vegetable.
They are common in tropical and subtropical regions and are frequently
used as a side dish, starch, or ingredient in other dishes.
In Schoelcher, you will likely see plantains on many menus. Plantains can be served as an accompaniment to the national meal of Martinique.
Plantains can be eaten green, yellow, or black.
The color of the plantain will determine how sweet or salty it is.
Green plantains are very starchy and are traditionally cooked as a
savory dish.
Yellow plantains are just starting to ripen and are a little sweeter than
green plantains. You can bake or fry them.
Black plantains are very ripe, sweet, and are usually fried or baked as
desserts.
They can be served boiled or mashed or in more complex dishes like
mofongo (mashed plantains with garlic, pork cracklings, and olive oil) or
tostones (fried plantain slices).
No matter how they are served, plantains are a delicious way
to get your fill of tropical flavors. For example, Le Trampage
Le Trampage
Dish eaten together with the fingers, usually in the morning. Made of a
assembly of bread soaked in broth, cod, bananas, avocado, all drizzled with a previously prepared sauce.
The Avocado Féroce
The Avocado Fierce is made with avocado and basic cassava flour.
This verrine combines this Fierce with surimi.
Restaurant Batelière and Beach Club will be your best option.
There is eat-in and takeaway
Delivery is not available.
Cod fritters
Accras de Morue is another national meal that can be seen in every
restaurant.
Restaurant Chez Carole is a good choice in Schoelcher to eat Accras and
seafood.
You can only dine here. No delivery.
Le Ti nain morue
Caribbean specialty made with green bananas and cod. A little avocado and
cucumber to respect tradition. La Voile Blanche will give the taste of the island.
Schoelcher’s emancipation
Emancipation Day.
One of the most important historical monuments is Emancipation Day.
It is celebrated every year on May 22, to commemorate the decree abolishing
slavery. Emancipation Day is celebrated throughout the country with street parades,
concerts and other festivities.
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In Schoelcher, the day is celebrated with a large parade from the Place de la Victoire and winds through the streets of the city.
Visit the Schoelcher Historic Site
The Schoelcher Library
The Schoelcher Library is another important historical site in Schoelcher.
It was built in 1841 by Victor Schoelcher and named after him.
The library is impressive, with a grand staircase and a large central hall.
It houses a collection of over 50,000 books, making it one of the
largest libraries in the Caribbean.
Open to the public and is a popular tourist destination.
The Schoelcher Museum
The museum is a must-see for any history buff or anyone
interested in the slave trade and its abolition.
The museum is housed in a former slave plantation and tells the story
of slavery on the island through exhibits and artifacts.
Opening
● Days of the week: Monday to Friday
● Time: 09:00 to 16:00
● Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
● Entrance: Adults: €10.0
● Students: €5.00
● Children under 12: free
Saint Louis Cathedral
The Saint Louis Cathedral of Fort-de-France, built in 1671, is another beautiful
place to visit. It is worth the detour, whether you are a Martinican or a tourist.
The parish agents are always ready to give the necessary information.
They are good listeners and ready to help.
Other places to visit
The Schoelcher waterfalls
Schoelcher is home to many attractions, including the Schoelcher Falls.
The falls are located just outside of town and can be reached by foot or
by car.
There are three different falls to see, each with unique features.
The first waterfall, called Cascade du Saut du Gendarme.
This is the highest and most famous of the three.
It is located right next to the main road and is easily accessed on foot. This
waterfall owes its name to the fact that French soldiers used to use it as a
bathing place.
The second waterfall, Cascade de la Pagerie.
This waterfall takes its name from an old sugar cane plantation located nearby.
The third waterfall is called Three Kings Waterfall.
This waterfall is located at the end of a long hike through the rainforest.
It gets its name from the three rocks in front of it, resembling three kings sitting on their
thrones.
In conclusion, our food and sightseeing tour in
Schoelcher, Martinique was a fantastic experience.
We were able to try a variety of local dishes and
explore beautiful places.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the
island.
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