Right under the palm trees on the most attractive beach in Tartane, this respected restaurant turns out superb dishes that include beefsteak, duck breast in a variety of sauces, and marlin with gorgonzola cheese. There's dining on the terrace and, from virtually all points, a superb view of the beach.
Le Ratelot
Martinique
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25.03 MILES
A perfect arc of white sand, Grande Anse des Salines is the Caribbean you came to see. Palm trees lean over the ribbon of beach that shelves ever so…
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22.14 MILES
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14.31 MILES
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15.52 MILES
The hulking fortress that gave the city its name lies on the far side of La Savane and dates from 1640, although most of what stands today is the result…
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This palm-fringed beach with coarse golden sand and lots of shade is one of Martinique’s most appealing strands. It's not altogether suitable for swimming…
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18.21 MILES
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17.65 MILES
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8. L’Habitation Fond St-Jacques
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