At dawn, coming from the exploitations of all the island, a procession of van charged with fruits, vegetables, peppers..., moves towards the Big Market hall. At the same time, the fishermen unload their catches at the Fish market of the River Madam. A merry animation gains the city gradually, and takes part largely in its charm.
The Big Market
In the heart of the downtown area, the Big Market, or Spices Market, is the largest market of the island. Under its large market of metal and glass, you will find an accumulation of bags and various containers to the attracting contents: Vanilla, spices in any kind, peppers, arranged rums, ... At outside, the stalls are them charged with fruits and vegetables.
Opened from 6H to 15H. Rue Antoine Siger 97200 Fort de France.
The Fish Market
In the early morning, the fishermen go up the river Madam to unload their fishing. Environment is animated, and offers it out of fish and shellfish often varied: thazars, vivaneaux, espadons, crabs, lobsters...
Opened from 6H to 15H. Canal Levassor, bd Allègre,
97200 Fort de France.
The Vegetables Market
Just beside the Fish market, the Vegetables Market is held between the River Madam and the floral garden. The commercial ones propose there a whole set of fruits and vegetables resulting from local agriculture.
Opened from 6H to 15H. Parc Floral, Canal Levassor, 97200 Fort
de France.
In the heart of the downtown area, the Big Market, or Spices Market, is the largest market of the island. Under its large market of metal and glass, you will find an accumulation of bags and various containers to the attracting contents: Vanilla, spices in any kind, peppers, arranged rums, ... At outside, the stalls are them charged with fruits and vegetables.
In the early morning, the fishermen go up the river Madam to unload their fishing. Environment is animated, and offers it out of fish and shellfish often varied: thazars, vivaneaux, espadons, crabs, lobsters...
Just beside the Fish market, the Vegetables Market is held between the River Madam and the floral garden. The commercial ones propose there a whole set of fruits and vegetables resulting from local agriculture.
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