Culture of Diamant. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Le Diamant is famous for its beautiful architectural landmarks. There are many beautiful mansions built in the national style from coral blocks. The popular resort is also rich in natural landmarks, such as Diamant Beach, the length of which is 4 kilometers. The cozy town of Le Diamant is located not far from the Les Salines peninsula. When planning an excursion program, tourists are better not to limit themselves to just one city and explore the nearby surroundings as well.

Guide to Diamant sightseeing - things to see and to visit

The name of this town can be translated as “diamond”. This is a wonderful town that sparkles with bright colors in sunrays and attracts visitors by its atmosphere of solitude and …

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Étang des Salines Lake remains one of the main symbols of the region. The peninsula got its name after the salty lake. Magnificent Étang des Salines is located just 600 meters away from the coast. This area is famous for its picturesque landscapes and is perfectly suitable for a stroll. Sainte-Anne is considered the most beautiful town of the peninsula. It will also impress its guests with interesting landmarks. Miniature Abbé-Morland Square is located right in the center of the city. The gorgeous square is surrounded by old houses from all sides. All main events and celebrations in the town take place there.

Guests of the town simply cannot leave Sainte-Anne until they visit the local church that is made from white limestone. The building is wondrously elegant and incredibly beautiful, so tourists usually prefer to stay a bit longer and admire the magnificent church. In the Le Diamant region, there are many smaller fishing villages and settlements. Fans of natural landmarks will find it incredibly interesting to visit Morne Larcher Hill that is also the highest point of the southern part of Martinique. The height of the hill is 477 meters, and everyone is welcome to go to the top and admire the spectacular view. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Cuisine of Diamant for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

Local cuisine is an original mix of Creole and French culinary traditions. Local chefs have adopted many French cooking methods, but, due to a unique blend of spices and unusual local …

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Vacationers also enjoy excursions to the small island of Rocher du Diamant that is located approximately three kilometers away from the coast. Rocher du Diamant has a volcanic origin, so it is an incredibly interesting place to observe and admire its unusual shape. The island is also a popular diving spot. Finally, don’t forget to visit Anse-a-l'Ane, one of the most dynamically developing resort towns of the region. Picturesque winding streets with many beautiful buildings, colorful markets and charming shops, vibrant beaches and numerous entertainment venues have made this town very popular with tourists.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Diamant and surroundings

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Map of all churches

Cathedrals and basilicas near Diamant
♥ Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries, 74.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Cathedral of Our Lady of Fair Haven, Roseau, 80 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Unique spots in Diamant and near

Mount Pelee Volcano

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Check on the map: Mount Pelee Volcano on map

Distance from Diamant center - 23 km.

Caribbean is the seat of the majestic volcanoes. Here, on the island of Martinique, there is Mount Pelee. Its last major eruption occurred in 1902. Now, it’s considered one of the greatest catastrophes of the 20th century. Only by rough estimates, over 30 000 people were killed by the volcanic eruption. It’s noteworthy that at the beginning of the 20th century the local people were monitoring the volcano and knew about the eruption in advance. Many of them fled to the nearby town of Saint-Pierre to protect themselves from the devastating disaster. However, they could not even imagine what a disaster waited for them. … Read further

Culture of Diamant. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

City tours, excursions and tickets in Diamant and surroundings

Unique spots in Diamant and near

Mount Pelee Volcano

Photogallery of cultural heritage of Diamant

Landmarks of culture on Diamant map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Diamant