Gommiers (gum tree boats) in Tartane


     The tartane that gave its name to the village is a mediterranean sailboat. But the fishers boats of Tartane are traditional gommiers with oars and motor. They are painted of varied colors, and baptized traditionally of names praising God, Virgin Mary and all saints.



Grand Rivière  Macouba






  Le Prêcheur               Marigot






                           Ste Marie    Tartane




             Trinité
 St Pierre   FondsStDenis               Caravelle





   Le Carbet         Gros Morne




Balata                     St Joseph                                            Le Robert


Bellefontaine



                         Le Lamentin  Le François




          Fort de France




                        Les Trois Ilets


                                                Le Vauclin




 Anses  


d'Arlets
                         Ste Luce  Le Marin






                        Le Diamant


                                          Ste Anne