Things to see and do Pilot River

Take a ride on the little train through the large estate, which has been located in the green countryside of Rivière-Pilote since 1749. The famous "Tèt' Maré" will first tell you a few anecdotes, traditions and other historical facts about the site. The guide then leads you into the heart of the distillery to discover the different stages in the production of AOC Martinique agricultural rums. The last stop, a tour of the cellar, allows you to appreciate the art of blending and ageing old rums. Finally, the Cabane à Rhum team accompanies you on a tasting of the different rums and liqueurs.

Your non-French-speaking friends from around the world can board the little train and follow the whole tour thanks to the app, available in English, Spanish, Italian and German (don't forget your headphones).

Enjoy a bite to eat at Kay Mimi, located at the foot of the distillery, before heading to the pretty beach of Anse Figuier, 10 minutes away.

Renovated with sand from Guadeloupe, this pretty beach is very popular with families. Calm turquoise waters, coconut palms and a large lawn make for a picture-postcard setting. There are a number of children's games (slide, swings), picnic tables and carbets for shelter from the sun. The underwater world is beautiful, with colonies of sea urchins, large starfish and colorful tropical fish. Don't forget your mask and snorkel. And don't forget to visit the nearby Ecomuseum on your way out.

Built on the ruins of an old distillery, part of an archeological site on the beach, this beautiful museum exposes the living history of a community, from prehistoric times to the present day, through various collections: terracotta, costumes, instruments, a rehabilitated distillery, and the presentation of a Creole interior from the 1950s. A dive into collective memory, in a beautiful natural setting. A must-see!

Gateway to the Cul-de-sac du Marin, this beautifully preserved nature reserve is the favourite starting point for divers on their excursions to the Caribbean Sea. But not only: the turquoise waters offer bathers equipped with a simple mask and a snorkel some magnificent surprises as the depths are so colourful! You will also find a white sandy beach with a few corners of shade, very pretty but quickly taken by storm. This still wild place also offers superb views of the bay of Le Marin.

Since 1975, Georges Pastel has had an unfailing passion for palm trees, which he has passed on to his son. On this plot of land located on the heights of Rivière-Pilote, he has built up an impressive collection of palm trees representing all regions of the world: 300 species flourish here, enriched by exchanges and plants brought back from his travels. If most of them are native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, we nevertheless discover very rare species in what is today the most beautiful palm grove of Martinique.