Pointe-à-Pitre is the capital of the French overseas department of Guadeloupe, and thus belongs to the European Union. Together with Martinique, Guadeloupe forms the French Antilles.

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Fort de France is the capital of Martinique and one of the largest cities of the island. Fort de France offers many attractions, the famous Museum of banana plantations and the Habitation Limbé tell a lot about the history of the city and the island. Even the statue of the empress Joséfine, wife of Napoleon is impressive. Martinique is typical of the market on which especially spices and fruits are traded. You can also enjoy the most beautiful gardens in the Caribbean, the Balata Botanical Garden.