Le Francois self catering holidays A tropical paradise located on the east coast of Martinique, wonderful Le Francois is a must see.
Le Francois is a charming market town set in the east coast of the island of Martinique, on the Atlanic coast and is where you will find many holiday homes. It is blessed with some fantastic beaches such as Plage des Salines, Pointe Borgnese and Plage de Gros Raisin a great spot for sunbathing in complete peace and tranquility. A paradise for nature lovers there are some wonderful hiking trails like Panorama Vauclin loop and La Baie des Mulets. Also the stunning Habitation Clement sugar plantation with its beautiful gardens are a must see.
There are plenty of cafes, beach bars and restaurants in the area, including street food influenced by both French and Caribbean culinary. For lively evening entertainment Le Francois has you covered with many live music beach bars to chose from.
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| Beautiful beaches | ✔ |
| Botanical gardens | ✔ |
| Hiking | ✔ |
| Tropical forests | ✔ |
| Restaurants 30+ | ✔ |
| Watersports - jet ski, sea kayaking | ✔ |
| Airport | Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport |
Featured Le Francois villas & apartments to rent
Like most places in Martinique, the self catering holiday accommodation options in and around Le Francois caters for all budgets and tastes. Experience the very best of Le Francois by staying in a private beach front vacation rental. Many holiday homes are luxurious villas set within touching distance of the palm fringed beaches and often have a private swimming pool. Self catering holiday rental villas are very popular with families as they provide space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want.
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Like many Carribean islands, Le Francois is an all year round destination with a tropical climate. The average temperature is 81°F with the coolest month being January with an average temperature of 21°C (70°F) and the hottest being August where temperatures are often over 30°C. October is also the wettest month with an average of 228mm of rain.
Things to see & do on Martinique
Martinique is a treasure trove when it comes to things to do and see, with an amazing collection of outstanding beaches of the coast to the lush countryside and sugar plantations inland, to the dramatic slopes of Mount Pelée Martinique's active volcano.
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| Spend a morning at the spectacular Cascade Didier | ✔ |
| A day on Plage des Salines beach | ✔ |
| Jardin de Balata botanical garden | ✔ |
| Gorges de la Falaise waterfall | ✔ |
| Take a tour of the Banana Museum | ✔ |
| Book a PADI instructor and try some reef diving | ✔ |
| Habitation Clément Rum Distillery | ✔ |
| Mount Pelée volcano | ✔ |
| St Louis Cathedral | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Le Francois
Le Francois offers an unforgettable vacation and is the perfect destination for a self catering family holiday, an escape with friends, or a romantic escape. Its pristine white talcum powder sandy beaches entice you back time and again. Away from the beach, the evenings can be spent relaxing at your holiday villa or enjoying the local nightlife.
