Stumbled across this wonderful little museum on a rainy day in St. Pierre. So glad we stopped in and checked out the artifacts recovered from the volcanic eruption.

Easy to follow and everything is in French and English. The museum tells the story of the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelee, which destroyed the town and killed 30 thousand people within 3 minutes.

A good museum that tells the story of 1902. Some interesting artifacts, which are well presented. There is an audioguide, or you can download the app - it does English. So the story of the town is told well, but if you want to find out more about the volcano itself then drive up to Le Morne Rouge and visit La Maison des Volcans. https://maps.app.goo.gl/n94YnD9Th8HGFkez5

Very informative museum about a terrible explosion by the nearby volcano. We visited on a Sunday morning during an excursion from a Celebrity cruise ship. We were the first and only ones there at the time. It is small and can get crowded.

We enjoyed the museum which was detailed and bilingual. The Town itself has few amenities. Parking was tricky. Pack a lunch. Worth the trip to see the well preserved ruins from the 1902 volcano.

While you're in Martinique, stop by at this museum. Interesting short history about the eruption of Pelée Volcano in 1902. The view from the museum is beautiful. Located in Sainte Pierre. The place is clean, parking is available, toilet is super clean.

Absolutely incredible and heart moving experience. The exhibits were well thought out. We spent a little over an hour there, I recommend it for anyone.

This isn't actually the correct location of the prison cell as seen on maps so don't get confused. (Hence the 4 star review) The cell isn't located by the building but through the ruins and by the right far end. The cell was originally built as a powder deposit. Hence the thick walls and lack of windows. The history of this small landmark is extraordinary. You may only see a small cell but what happened here is an incredible story. I recommend you take the time to read about St. Pierre, the volcano and the prisoner before you visit so you can appreciate the details. Otherwise you will just see ruins and a small cell made of stone. I for one found this to be an incredible experience. There are no tourist masses, no queues and no entrance fees. You are free to roam and take in history. The place was excavated and then left almost untouched for 100 years. Nowadays it is almost impossible to experience any place of interest in such an authentic way so don't disregard a visit,should you find yourself in St. Pierre.

(Translated by Google) From the theater, don't hesitate to go down the main street to see the dungeon, you can even go inside (Original) Depuis le théâtre, ne pas hésiter à descendre via la rue principale pour aller voir le cachot vous pouvez même rentrer dedans

(Translated by Google) A moving place, it is important to know the history of Cyparis in this 1902 eruption. The house of volcanoes at Morne Rouge is a good complement. (Original) Lieu émouvant, il est important de connaître l'histoire de Cyparis dans cette éruption de 1902. La maison des volcans au Morne Rouge constitue un bon complément.

(Translated by Google) A must-see in Saint-Pierre, steeped in emotion and history. The old prison, and in particular the famous Cyparis dungeon, a rare survivor of the eruption of Mount Pelée in 1902, bears poignant witness to the tragedy that struck the town. One is struck by the atmosphere of the place: the stone, the ruins, the oppressive calm... Everything recalls the destructive force of the eruption, but also the resilience of the few who survived. The site is freely accessible and well-maintained, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the place at their own pace. Cyparis's cell is still there, tiny, narrow, and impressive. However, the lack of on-site information is regrettable. There are very few information panels, even though the site has immense historical and educational potential. Information on prison life at the time, the context of the eruption, the identities of the prisoners, or Cyparis's journey after the disaster would have truly enriched the visit. This remains an essential stop in Saint-Pierre, ideally complemented by a visit to the 1902 disaster memorial, the ruins of the old theater, or the CDST (Earth Sciences Discovery Center). (Original) Un lieu incontournable à Saint-Pierre, chargé d’émotion et d’histoire. L’ancienne prison, et en particulier le célèbre cachot de Cyparis, rare survivant de l’éruption de la Montagne Pelée en 1902, constituent un témoignage poignant du drame qui a touché la ville. On est frappé par l’atmosphère des lieux, la pierre, les ruines, le calme pesant… Tout y rappelle la force destructrice de l’éruption, mais aussi la résilience de c'est quelques personnes qui ont survécu. Le site est librement accessible et bien entretenu, ce qui permet de s’imprégner du lieu à son rythme. La cellule de Cyparis est toujours là, minuscule, étroite, impressionnante. En revanche, on regrette le manque d’explications sur place. Il y a très peu de panneaux informatifs, alors que le site a un potentiel historique et pédagogique immense. Des éléments sur la vie carcérale à l’époque, le contexte de l’éruption, l’identité des prisonniers, ou encore le parcours de Cyparis après la catastrophe auraient vraiment enrichi la visite. Cela reste un arrêt essentiel à Saint-Pierre, à compléter idéalement avec la visite du Mémorial de la catastrophe de 1902, des ruines de l’ancien théâtre ou du CDST (Centre de Découverte des Sciences de la Terre).

(Translated by Google) A must-see in Martinique. A place steeped in history and emotion. It's a bit like the Pompeii of the Antilles. The memorial explains the tragedy of 1902 very well. A must-see! Follow the blue line painted on the ground. (Original) Incontournable en Martinique. Lieu gorgé d'histoire et d'émotions..C'est un peu le Pompei des Antilles. Le mémorial explique très bien la tragédie de 1902. Lieu à visiter ! Suivez la ligne bleue peinte au sol.

(Translated by Google) It's impressive to see the conditions in which Cyparis, one of the two survivors, escaped. (Original) C'est impressionnant de voir dans quelles conditions Cyparis, un des deux survivants, s'en est sorti.

(Translated by Google) The remains are open to the public 7 days a week; you have to follow the blue markings on the ground that guide you. It's just a shame that they're not maintained, weeds and the smell of urine is disturbing when you're showing your children a part of Martinique's history. (Original) Les vestiges sont en visites libre 7j/7 il faut suivre le marquage bleu au sol qui vous guide. C’est dommage juste que ce ne soit pas entretenu mauvaises herbes et odeur d’urine dérangeante quand on fait découvrir une partie de l’histoire de la Martinique à ses enfants.

It was under reparations so we couldn't go in, but it offers an interesting juxtaposition to the caribbean characteristics of St. Pierre. Worth taking a look.

Nice place i like

That is for sure an important monument in the history of Martinique and a true testimony of the powerfulness of the volcano in some parts.

Closed for renovation as of May 2019.

The view from the bridge was perfect

Wow

(Translated by Google) A magnificent building, both day and night. Restored since 2015, it will be inaugurated on April 2, 2024. (Original) Magnifique édifice, de jour comme de nuit. Restaurée depuis 2015, elle sera inaugurée le 2 avril 2024

Very nice shop with locally made and reasonably priced crafts. Owner is friendly.

(Translated by Google) The shop is very cute and offers a number of artisanal products. The manager is very friendly. However, I bought a book in the store, and had the unpleasant surprise of seeing, once I got home, that the price had been increased compared to the original price of the book. This practice has been illegal since the law No. 81-766 of August 10, 1981, known as the Lang law, on the single price of books in France. Regardless of the retailer, the book must be sold at the same price everywhere. I am very disappointed and unfortunately will not be able to return for a refund. Hoping that this was a lack of knowledge of the law and not a deliberate fraudulent act. I haven't heard back over the phone, but I hope prices will be updated soon. (Original) La boutique est très mignonne et propose un certain nombre de produits artisanaux. La gérante est très sympathique. Cependant j’ai acheté un livre dans la boutique, et ai eu la mauvaise surprise de voir, une fois rentrée chez moi, que le prix avait été augmenté par rapport au prix initial du livre. Cette pratique est illégal depuis la loi n° 81-766 du 10 août 1981, dite loi Lang, sur le prix unique du livre en France. Peu importe le revendeur, le livre doit être vendu au même prix partout. Je suis très déçu et n’aurai malheureusement pas la possibilité d’y retourner pour me faire rembourser. En espérant qu’il s’agissait d’une méconnaissance de la loi et non d’un acte frauduleux délibéré. Je n’ai pas eu de réponse par téléphone, mais j’espère que les prix seront mis à jour rapidement.

(Translated by Google) While passing through St Pierre, my little family and I came into this shop by chance and there we discovered the owner of the place. An absolutely wonderful man. I thought for a moment that we had known each other for ages. If our schedule had been less busy I would have stayed talking with him for a long time. I advise everyone to go through it. The meeting is magnificent. Thank you for this moment.😀 (Original) De passage à St Pierre toutes ma petite famille et moi même rentrons dans cette boutique par hasard et la nous découvrons le maître des lieux. Un homme absolument merveilleux. J ai cru un moment que nous nous connaissions depuis des lustres. Si notre programme avait été moins chargée je serai resté à discuter avec lui un long moment. Je conseille à tous le monde de passer par la. La rencontre est magnifique. Merci pour se moment.😀

(Translated by Google) Small shop with a wide selection of souvenirs. The person who runs the shop is very welcoming. (Original) Petite boutique avec un large choix de souvenir. La personne qui s'occupe de la boutique est très accueillante

(Translated by Google) A nice shop. Bought two tablecloths, a small and a large tablecloth as a set with six napkins! When we got back home, we were very disappointed after unpacking. The napkins were missing from the set. When I buy a set, I will have the packaging opened in the future. (Original) Ein Schönes Geschäft. Hatten zwei Tischdecken gekauft, eine Kleine und ein große Tischdecke als Set mit sechs Servietten! Wieder zu Hause angekommen war die Enttäuschung nach dem Auspacken groß. Im Set fehlten die Servietten. Bei Set-kauf werde ich zukünftig die Verpackung öffnen lassen.

(Translated by Google) I bought earrings with sand from St Pierre, I love them. I wonder how I could get another pair? Do you ship??? (Original) J'ai acheté des boucles d'oreilles avec du sable de st pierre, .j'adore. Je me demande comment je pourrais m'en procurer une autre paire? Faites vous des envois???

(Translated by Google) This place is great. The owner is friendly and pleasant, not like in some stores where the salespeople are unpleasant. The items are unique and not too expensive given that they are locally handmade. A store not to be missed when you go to Saint Pierre. Thank you for your welcome. ❤💚🖤👍🏾 (Original) Ce lieu est super. Le propriétaire est sympa et agréable pas comme dans certains magasins où les vendeurs sont désagréables. Les articles sont uniques et pas trop cher étant donner que c'est du fait main local. Un magasin à ne pas manquer quand on va à Saint Pierre. Merci pour votre accueil. ❤💚🖤👍🏾

(Translated by Google) Historic place where a tragedy took place. Old foundations still remain visible (Original) Lieu historique où s'est déroulé une tragédie. De veilles fondations restent encore visibles

(Translated by Google) A must to understand the history of Saint Peter Take the time to read the signs (Original) Un incontournable pour comprendre l'histoire de saint pierre Bien prendre le temps de lire les panneaux

(Translated by Google) Open for free. A must-do. Caution ⚠️ for children. Do not climb on the boulders or at the bottom; the drop is steep. Stay near the church; it's flat and easy. (Original) Ouvert sans payer. A faire. Attention ⚠️ pour les enfants. Ne pas monter sur les blocs et dans le fond, ça descend fort. Rester au niveau de l'église c'est plat et sans soucis.

(Translated by Google) Pretty ruins, not much left (Original) Jolis ruines, il ne reste pas grand chose

(Translated by Google) It's interesting, but the tour takes just a few minutes, so plan something else for your trip. (Original) C'est intéressant, mais le tour est fait en quelques minutes, prévoyez autre chose dans votre déplacement.

(Translated by Google) Original church built in a metal structure from the end of the 19th century. (Original) Église originale construite en structure métallique de la fin du XIX ème siècle.

(Translated by Google) Unknown archaeological site that deserves to be highlighted (Original) Site archéologique non connu qui mériterait d'être mis en avant

The perfect little spot to escape the midday heat! We popped in for a coffee and a snack while we caught up on some work. Owner was super friendly, and wifi was complimentary. 3 coffees, a small muffin, and a large cookie cost €14. Definitely recommend stopping by!

Magnific! Best Coffee in town. The Lady is brilliant, charming and funny. We loved it. Especially the small amazing chocolate cake with creamy inside. Marvelous

Amazing restaurant with a local beautiful setting. I enjoyed the pleasant welcome by the staff in english. We were told that the house, where the restaurant is located in, is the first built after the eruption of the volcano. As a result, you can experience the vintage vibe inside. The food (we had only desserts) was amazing and also the drinks. Ice coffee or fresh juice is the must! What is more, there is a gallery and a shop right in the restaurant so you can take a look and buy some presents for your friends or family. All in all, if you are a bit hungry and want to refresh yourself in Saint-Pierre, I highly recommend this restaurant!

Really great place, great food, amazing coffee. Art all around the place.

Giving a four star only because we were late arriving and the food was essentially sold out, that’s on us of course. Very clean cafe and attached craft store. The staff were super friendly.

Great experience. Severine was very nice, offered plenty of advice to visit. Local beer and nice crafts shops. I recommend

Very cute cafe with great food and drinks. It's like walking into an oasis compared to the dirty street outside.

The mango sorbet hit the spot on a really hot September day.

Good ice creams with known and new flavours + new tasty sorbet flavors too. Didn't disappoint

😎 cool place!

Delicious ice creams

(Translated by Google) Artisan Glacier, a must-see if you go to St Pierre, which is located almost opposite the cathedral, which is only open in the afternoons. A wide choice of flavors that are more desirable than the others, the prices are fair, and the flavors are subtle and not too sweet. I already want to go back 😅😁 (Original) Artisan Glacier incontournable si vous passez à St Pierre, qui se trouve quasiment face à la cathédrale, qui n'est ouvert que les après-midi. Un large choix de parfums qui font plus envie les uns que les autres, les prix sont corrects, et les saveurs subtiles et pas trop sucrées. J'ai déjà envie d'y retourner 😅😁

(Translated by Google) Discovery of a very good ice cream parlor in Saint Pierre. A very nice location opposite the church, with a view of Mount Pelée, which makes up for the wait! Wide choice of flavors and tasty ice creams. The only point I note is the lack of customer relations, which in my opinion is part of the experience. Even if that day, the crowds were high. I will still come back, and I recommend this place ++ (Original) Découverte d’un très bon glacier à Saint Pierre. Un très bel emplacement en face de l’église, avec une vue sur la montagne Pelée, qui compense l’attente ! Large choix de parfums et glaces savoureuses. Le seul point que je note, c’est le manque de relationnel avec la clientèle, qui selon moi fait partie de l’expérience. Même si ce jour là, l’affluence était forte . Je reviendrai tout de même, et je recommande ce lieu ++

(Translated by Google) Very wide selection, excellent ice cream. A little corner to sit down and enjoy the ice cream in very hot weather would be a plus 👍🏼 (Original) Très large choix, glaces excellentes. Un petit coin pour s'installer pour déguster les glaces par très fortes chaleurs serait un plus 👍🏼

The food was good here. I had the Octopus salad. It was well cooked and what I expected based on the cuisine. Service was prompt and friendly. I went in the evening, and they were playing really loud music, and nobody wanted to be anywhere near the speakers, so maybe they should get the hint on that one.

Le Réservoir 1902 in Martinique was a bit on the pricey side for what it was, but it turned out to be a really fun and memorable experience. When we went for dinner, there was just one person running the entire show—he was the receptionist, waiter, bartender, and chef all in one! Not only did he manage it all impressively, but he was also a complete entertainer, making the evening feel more like a performance than just a meal. So while the price may have been a bit steep, I can honestly say we paid for great entertainment as well as some really nice food. If you’re looking for a quirky, lively dining experience with good food and plenty of character, this is definitely a place to check out!

Please dear clients. Martinique is a magnificent Island However, we have been so disapointed by the restaurant le "Reservoir 1902". Because at first you might wait for over one hour to be served, in addition the food is not so traditional and there is no such a great ambiance. That is why we would recommend you to get the Petit Bonhomme instead which is perfect near to the sea with a fascinating view and a traditional ambiance and fresh local food.

Very nice place. Great local food, drinks. Above this, service was the best. Friendly owner and rest of stuff. Highly recommended.

Arrived at 12n but didn't receive food for nearly 2 hours. This is ridiculous. We had to ask twice for our drinks. We get it... You are understaffed. I do NOT recommend this place at all. There are roadside places that are better and more deserving of your money. Food was boring and under seasoned. There will be no next time for us.

Fantastic spot to enjoy good authentic local food with a nice view of the bay. Lots of good selections of meal and drinks. Definitely worth the stop to eat and relax.

We were starving after a long hike on a Sunday and we found this restaurant and we did had a good time and good food. The only thing is that they really dunno what is a tataki , still good but not cook the way it should be.

All the great reviews are well deserved! Friendly service and amazing food! Truly the best meal we’ve had on Martinique! Order the Chicken Colombo. We’ve had it other places. This was, by far, the BEST!!!!

Everything was a delight from the atmosphere, the place simple decorations but colourful and cosy, the people family who runs the business were warm and kind and lastly the food OMG it was unreal! A 3 course menu at 25€. As a starter we had the accras (the batter was so light I could eat a dozen of those!) and the fried fish called balaou and oh my the seasoning was perfect! For the main we had the poulet boucané (chicken seasoned and grilled) again the seasoning made everything! And the fish thazard both accompanied with local homegrown vegetables they were very flavourful! And for dessert the flan coco and sorbet coco I loved the flan it was not too sweet and very light!

Beautiful family run business - super friendly, authentic and rustic environment, traditional amazing local food. The family were an absolute delight! My favourite food place during my Caribbean visit. High recommend

The best food we’ve eaten in the Caribbean! Worth a visit

Very good creole food, very warm welcome, lovely spot by the river.

Creole food. 2 options. Pleasant environment. Good friendly service

Excellent moment