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La Maison Rimbaud

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Le Domaine de la Trace - 10 km Route de Balata - Lieu-dit "Les Pitons", 97200 Fort-de-France

Description

Visit Maison Rimbaud – Domaine de la Trace, Fort-de-France Located on Route de la Trace, in the heart of Domaine de la Trace, Maison Rimbaud is an exceptional heritage site waiting to be discovered. Nestled in the heart of the Fort-de-France rainforest, two minutes from the Balata Garden, the house enjoys a remarkable natural environment, with an unobstructed view of the Pitons du Nord (Carbet and Montagne Pelée), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

With its distinctive Creole architecture, the Maison Rimbaud is a veritable treasure trove of memories and Martinique’s history. Long hidden beneath dense vegetation, this wooden house has been painstakingly restored using its original materials.

Today, it is open to the public all year round and offers an immersive, timeless visitor experience, blending heritage, nature and the passing on of living history.

The tour includes:

  • a tour of the house and its furnishings
  • a historical account tracing the history of the site and its former owner, Louis Emmanuel Rimbaud, a prominent figure in Martinique
  • a tour of the estate’s gardens.

Conversations with the hosts enrich the experience and offer a sensitive and human insight into Martinique’s heritage.

Run by Murielle and Olivier Fruton, who are committed to promoting local heritage, Maison Rimbaud is a remarkable example of restoration. Their work has been supported in particular by the Mission Stéphane Bern and the Fondation du Patrimoine.

A real favourite!A unique cultural and heritage tour, an absolute must-see in Martinique.

TIP: When you get in touch, mention that you’ve come via Martinique Tour!

Rates

Adult
€15.50

Child rate
€10.00

Child rate
Free

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Openings

All year 2026

Location

La Maison Rimbaud
Le Domaine de la Trace - 10 km Route de Balata - Lieu-dit "Les Pitons", 97200 Fort-de-France

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