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Culture & History

Martinique’s culture and history: rum, traditions, heritage, and craft.

The red-and-white Caravelle lighthouse above the Atlantic, Caravelle peninsula, Martinique

Culture & History

The Caravelle Lighthouse: sentinel of the Atlantic

Lit in 1862, one of the highest lighthouses in France stands guard over the Caravelle peninsula. Its history, its 360° view and the walk up to it, steps from the villa.

July 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Bottles of Saint-James agricole rum and local fruit on the villa's bar, sea view

Culture & History

Agricole rum: the story of a Martinique appellation

Born from fresh cane juice rather than molasses, Martinique's agricole rum is the only rum in the world protected by an AOC. A short story of terroir.

March 12, 2026 · 5 min read