The best fashion and gift stores Caraïbes

Cigar factory and art gallery. Marco, who lived 11 years in Cuba, is the French owner. As a fine connoisseur, he gives very good advice. His expertise and his bonhomie have made his reputation. You will find his creations, but also a selection of the best Dominican and Cuban cigars (made directly on site) as well as exceptional old rums. Marco also proposes a beautiful collection of artisanal and very original objects found everywhere in the country. Possibility of making a cigar with a personalized ring.

Here are 100% local crafts to choose from when shopping! Frédéric Dufour is passionate about nature. This self-taught man has been collecting seeds for over 30 years, which he then uses for his creations. He works with wood in his workshop adjacent to the bungalow. His small Creole hut is full of treasures from his harvests and his creativity. You will find tables, paintings where wood and seeds are mixed, jewelry, calabash lamps... All the creations you will find in this place are unique and very original.

Tilo remains the largest souvenir store in Martinique. Why Tilo? Simply because the owner's name is Laurent, hence his nickname of Ti-Laurent. You can find a wide range of madrases, the most important collection of T-shirts with Caribbean designs, children's clothes, caps, postcards, and hammocks. You can even have your T-shirt personalized because the workshop has its own screen printing equipment. Not to mention many local handicrafts, liquors and pareos for your souvenir gifts.

A factory run by a French woman who produces her own brands. They will be able to advise you and explain to you how to avoid the tourist traps. The first house cigar is very mild, made of three year old tobacco, with Connecticut wrapper, and it exists in ten sizes. Here, the art of cigar making will be explained in detail, and the tabaqueros will be shown at work. Rum and mamajuana tasting is possible in the museum next door. In short, an address of choice for shopping before leaving the country!

In this little blue roadside bungalow, painter Claude Henry exhibits and sells his naive art paintings: picturesque scenes of Martinican life, shimmering landscapes, skiffs, silhouettes... The artist also produces postcards. He also offers painting and drawing courses. After your visit to the studio, take the time to sip one of his wonderful fresh fruit juices straight from his garden. Don't hesitate to stop by: Claude is a veritable mine of information about his beautiful island!

Based in the Village Artisanal de la Pointe des Châteaux, Fabienne Troisgros makes jewelry from natural seeds: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, key rings assembled with originality and refinement thanks to the association of seeds with other noble materials. In addition to her original creations, she offers a wide range of local handicrafts, sand paintings, calabashes, pottery, mobiles, designer jewelry and an exceptional collection of jewelry made of Larimar, the only fine stone in the Caribbean, to be discovered during your visit.

Joy is the must-visit boutique in the Village Créole... A soft, gentle setting offering a wide selection of "second-skin" jewelry in a refined atmosphere... It's like being in a coquettishly decorated boudoir, where elegance and intimacy are the watchwords! Collections and products in tune with the times, with brands that set the standard in the industry: Claverin, Gresy's, Layone, Nayla Arida, Atelier Paulin, Abis, Baya... The ideal jewelry store for finding that special gift in Martinique. A real favorite!

When you take the road to Saint-Pierre, this is the boutique not to be missed in Carbet, in the Aimé-Césaire space. Along the roadside, in a pretty Creole hut sheltered by majestic trees, you'll find creations by local artisans, unique pieces at all prices, as well as natural cosmetics made in the Caribbean. Boutique owner and designer Edhéna welcomes you and advises you; she is the creator of most of the designs in her boutique, as well as a range of natural cosmetics.

Bébé Vadrouille rent the necessary childcare equipment for your baby and your child during your stay in Martinique. Recent articles, of quality, in perfect state and answering the safety standards: strollers, car seats, cots, deckchairs, bathtubs, changing tables and other nursery items. The material is carefully disinfected and cleaned between each hiring… Bébé Vadrouille also rents big trunks of educational toys adapted to the age and to the desires of the little ones…

Notice to fashion victims: this ready-to-wear store located at the entrance of the town of Le Diamant offers all sorts of nice things. You will recognize it by its blue and white front and you will find it by going up towards the coves of Arlet (on the right at the traffic circle). All the latest collections are available at Ylang Boutik: Kaporal, Little Marcel, Caramboles, Téri and many others will satisfy your shopping desires because, whatever happens, even on an island, you can't resist the call of fashion!

In 20 years, Élisabeth and Jean-Paul's jewelry store has earned a solid reputation, and rightly so. You'll find jewelry from brand names, local designers and craftsmen selected for their expertise. Mounted on silver, natural materials such as amber or larimar are magnified. Ideal for finding a classic or fancy gift, or even for treating yourself, especially as prices are more affordable than in Santo Domingo. Men's and women's jewelry, quality materials, we can't recommend it enough. Opposite the beach bridge.

Founded in 1975 by Inocencia Álvarez, you can visit to better understand how the cigars of this famous brand are made. Shop accessible at the end of the visit. 

It is one of the best addresses in the capital to buy cigars! The workshops of this family business are located on the side of Santiago and manufacture the Caoba brand, with the Criollo type of tobacco. Several gift boxes are proposed to you, they are classified by age and by drink which accompanies the cigar (rum or cognac). You will also find all the accessories for the smoker. You will be able to visit a small workshop which will give you an idea of the manufacturing process.

This craft village is a must for local crafts and exotic objects. Here you'll find a selection of original local arts and crafts unique to Guadeloupe: seed jewelry creations, colorful foutas and kikoys, embroidered tablecloths, semi-precious stones, paintings and photos from the West Indies, sculptures, blown glass creations, beachwear and local produce, all Guadeloupe rums and Fabienne Youyoute's excellent ice creams and other homemade sweets. Very practical, the large on-site parking lot.

This is the island's largest shopping center, stretching over 800 meters in length. You'll find over 160 shops, banks, services and superstores (Carrefour, Mr Bricolage, Décathlon, etc.), ready-to-wear clothing, telephony, as well as two bookshops, restaurants, a master chocolatier... and all kinds of boutiques, including well-known names. Also on site: a doctor's surgery and banking services.

This is the first mall in the Caribbean to be built to strict green standards recognized by the US Green Building Council. The brands presented at the Agora Mall are generally high-end, but you can also find the classic international stores of shopping malls. Note that every Saturday there is an artisanal market of 100% Dominican products. It is an opportunity to find local products and, who knows, to bring back some local souvenirs in the suitcase, for oneself or to offer to one's loved ones.

This independent general bookstore, which has also opened in French Guiana, is one of the most popular places for families in Martinique. It offers a varied selection of novels, essays, and children's books… Its great specialty remains comics and Japanese manga. The bookstore welcomes you in a spacious shop with more than 13,000 books referenced. On the first floor, Kazajeux is dedicated to board and strategy games for adults, teenagers, and children with more than 600 references.

A paradise for lovers of shopping! Recently expanded, this shopping center has 40,000 m² of stores and services. Numerous ready-to-wear, shoe and perfume stores, as well as restaurants offer their services. In addition, there is a travel agency, banks, a pharmacy, an optician, a West Indian bookstore, a hypermarket, and a fitness center. The wifi access is free. Animations are organized throughout the year.

The establishment is a veritable temple to coconut craftsmanship, demonstrating the potential of this local fruit. A discovery circuit with explanations and educational panels details the process of growing and exploiting the coconut palm. You'll find a range of objects: small furniture, lamps, jewelry, boxes and pendants, as well as musical instruments, spices, sugar and local rums. A glass of coconut milk is offered on entry.