Oh yes, you can go to Saint Pierre by the tour organized from the ship, paying like 65 euro. But the budget travellers like me know, that there is a public bus from the coastal esplanade in Fort-de -France (Ligne 1 – big, a/c bus) which will take you there for just 2 euro each way. City bus tickets are not walid fir this bus – you pay directly to the driver – coins and euro 5, 10 banknotes are accepted only. On the way (it takes like an hour – 30 kms) expect nice views. Ask for the front seat like me!
Saint Pierre – tosay sleepy billage once was the capital of Martinique. Till 1902 when on May 8th eruprion of the volcano Pele destroyed and covered by lava and ashes all city. You can see the ruins, remains of the theatre and prison, where one locked prisoner survived. There is black sand beach, coastal esplanade and great view of the volcano, but come early as the the clouds cover the top in the afternoon – all for 4 euro!
