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Bibliothèque Schoelcher
1 Rue de la Liberté
Attraction· 7 min from marina (542m)
The Bibliothèque Schoelcher is one of Fort-de-France's most striking landmarks, and honestly, you should visit it for the ornate, almost fantastical architecture alone — a gorgeous mix of Byzantine and Art Nouveau styles that was actually prefabricated in Paris and shipped over piece by piece. It honors Victor Schoelcher, the abolitionist who fought to end slavery in the French colonies and donated his personal collection of 10,000 books to Martinique. Admission is free, making it an easy stop to soak up both the history and the jaw-dropping design.
Opening Hours
Mo 13:00-17:30 Tu-Th 08:30-17:30 Fr 08:30-17:00 Sa 08:30-12:00
