David Bernard Museum

The Bernard David Museum Space showcases a collection assembled by Bernard David, former priest of Le Diamant (1970–1998), to retrace the town’s history. He generously donated his entire collection of pre-Columbian archaeological objects and documentary archives to the southern Martinique commune.

Bernard David, a priest from Vendée, arrived in Martinique in 1970. He first served at the church of Terres Sainville, then at Bellevue in Fort-de-France, before being assigned to the church in Le Diamant. Eager to connect with the local population, he studied Creole and began collecting the proverbs he heard. He later published Creole Proverbs of Martinique: Language and Society.

Passionate about local history, he conducted daily research and published several works on Martinique’s past, including The Origins of the Martinican Population Over the Years (1635–1902). He also took a keen interest in the pre-Columbian heritage of the town that welcomed him, Le Diamant. The objects he collected from that era are now housed in the museum that bears his name.

The Bernard David Museum Space is located in the town center of Le Diamant, near the Anse Diamant pier, where local fishers enjoy line fishing. Exhibitions are occasionally offered.

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The Bernard David Museum Space
The Bernard David Museum Space
The Bernard David Museum Space
The Bernard David Museum Space

Anse Diamant

Anse Diamant is the main beach of Le Diamant. It is also called "Plage du Diamant", "Plage Anse Diamant", "Plage du Bourg" or "Plage Dizac" from the name of the street that runs along it.

It is the largest beach in Martinique, with its 4 km length (and 3 km without counting the one that follows, named Plage de l'Anse Caffard).

It is a paradise for surfers because of the sometimes strong waves and runners or simple walkers who like to walk there with their feet in the water. However, it is feared by many locals because of the number of fatal drownings. It is sometimes dangerous because of strong currents within 50 meters of the shore.

Swimming is supervised, and signs indicate when swimming is not recommended or even forbidden. When the flag is red, it is forbidden to swim there.

It offers a superb view of the Rocher du Diamant (Diamond Rock), even if the view is even closer from Anse Caffard. Although there are no restaurants, there is a picnic area.

To get there, you just have to follow the direction of the municipality of Le Diamant and it is visible as soon as you arrive at the village of the commune.

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Vue du Rocher du Diamant depuis l'Anse Diamant
Vue du Rocher du Diamant depuis l'Anse Diamant
Anse du Diamant
Anse du Diamant
Anse du Diamant
Anse du Diamant
Banc et tables à l'Anse Diamant
Banc et tables à l'Anse Diamant
Rocher du Diamant vu depuis la plage de l'Anse Diamant
Rocher du Diamant vu depuis la plage de l'Anse Diamant
Pont de l'Anse Diamant
Pont de l'Anse Diamant
Coucher du soleil à l'Anse Diamant
Coucher du soleil à l'Anse Diamant
Saut depuis le quai de l'Anse Diamant
Saut depuis le quai de l'Anse Diamant

Anse Caffard

Anse Caffard beach is a brown sand beach located west of the town and at the foot of Morne Larcher. It is the extension to the west of the town's main beach, Diamant beach.

It is from this Diamant beach that you can best admire the Rocher du Diamant (Diamond Rock).

Many bars and restaurants are set on the sand, which makes it an ideal spot for gourmets who love the sea. The tragedy of slavery in Martinique is represented by the presence of the Slave Memorial facing the sea. It was erected in memory of the sinking of a slave ship which claimed the lives of many slaves in 1830.

Not far from there is another monument also marking the history of Martinique, the Maison du Bagnard.

To get there, head southwest of Martinique, and after entering the town of "Diamant", head towards "Petite Anse beach in Anses d'Arlet".

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Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard
Anse Caffard