Description of the attraction
On the shores of the Caribbean Sea, in a picturesque bay, in the southeastern part of Martinique, there is the beautiful tourist town of Le Marin, known primarily for its huge port for yachts of all sizes. There are 750 berths here, making it the largest port in the Caribbean. It is from here that numerous pleasure boats leave for the nearest coral reefs and neighboring islands.
Le Maren was founded in 1664 by French settlers who came to explore the territory of Martinique. Initially, only 199 inhabitants lived here. The remains of the fortress walls dating from the 17th-18th centuries have survived to this day. They were built by the inhabitants of the city in order to be able to resist the British and protect their homes. But the fortifications did not prevent British troops from capturing the city in 1673 and destroying its chapel and residential quarters, as well as devastating plantations and carving out herds of cattle. In 1700, Le Maren was restored. Further attacks by the British were repelled.
In 1766, the city was decorated with the Church of Saint-Etienne. Count d'Hennery laid the first stone in its foundation. According to local records, the altar in the church was intended for the Cathedral of Lima in Peru, but the ship on which it was carried ran aground near Martinique, east of Le Marin.
The town also has a manor house, where the commander of the troops of the city of Saint-Anne Girardin de Mondgerald stayed in the 19th century. A beautiful garden adjoins the house. From the estate, the road leads directly to the sea.
Other attractions of the resort include the Morne Aka botanical garden.
