Which Caribbean islands are part of France?

The four French Caribbean islands — Martinique, St. Barts, Guadeloupe and St. Martin — offer an experience that blends laid-back relaxation with a sophisticated vibe, complemented by amazing food that showcases the best of Creole and French cuisine.

What are 3 Caribbean islands that speak French?

PAHO Countries and Centers: French-speaking Caribbean

Curaçao French Guiana
Guadeloupe Haiti
Martinique Sint Maarten

Are any of the Caribbean islands French?

The idyllic French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique remain best-kept secrets among North American travelers. Since both destinations were untouched by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, now is the perfect time to discover why mountainous Martinique and the Guadeloupe archipelago are considered jewels of the Caribbean.

Which French island is located in the Caribbean Sea?

Guadeloupe, an overseas département and overseas region of France consisting of a group of islands in the Lesser Antilles chain, is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Which French Caribbean island is best?

Best French Caribbean Islands

  • Martinique. Martinique is a kind of postcard island, a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches of all kinds, sun & blue sky, and Rum everywhere.
  • Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is another of the best French Islands in the Caribbean.
  • Saint-Barthélemy (St. Barts)

How many French islands are there?

The islands of French Polynesia make up a total land area of 3,521 square kilometres (1,359 sq mi), scattered over more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) of ocean. There are 121 islands in French Polynesia and many more islets or motus around atolls.

Where in the Caribbean speaks French?

French Speaking Countries in the Caribbean

Rank Location Population
1 Haiti 10,711,100
2 Guadeloupe 449,246
3 Martinique 385,034
4 Saint-Martin 29,376

Where is Guadeloupe French Caribbean?

Eastern Caribbean
Destination Guadeloupe, the French Caribbean tropical islands in the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean is situated just north of Dominica, and about 500 km (310 mi) southeast of Puerto Rico.

Where is Martinique located in the Caribbean?

North AmericaMartinique / Continent

Which is nicer Martinique or Guadeloupe?

Both islands are beautiful, but I liked Guadeloupe more. The island seems to be more pleasant than Martinique, maybe because there are relatively less French people from Europe. Native people are very kind and friendly. As Guadeloupe is bigger there is a lot of to do on that island, especially on Basse Terre.

What are two famous French islands?

The 9 Most Beautiful Islands in France

  • 01 of 09. Corsica. Samuel Borges / EyeEm/Getty Images.
  • 02 of 09. Belle-Île-en-Mer. clu/Getty Images.
  • 03 of 09. Martinique.
  • 04 of 09. Porquerolles Islands.
  • 05 of 09. Île de la Réunion.
  • 06 of 09. Sainte-Marguerite Island.
  • 07 of 09. Île de Bréhat.
  • 08 of 09. Frioul Archipelago.

What are the French islands called?

By area

Name Location
1 Grande-Terre (mainland of New Caledonia) New Caledonia
2 Corsica Mediterranean Sea
3 Grande-Terre Kerguelen Islands
4 Réunion Réunion