Saint-Pierre edges a bay in the northwestern side of the island. One of the main roads elbows its way to this destination through an unforgettable coastal drive. A visit to this French-owned territory will help you unravel the timeless bond between nature and human beings. There're scheduled sightseeing tours to Mount Pelé where several beaten tracks up and down the steep sides of the volcano. Those interested in cultural and historical tourism, could pay a visit to the Perret Museum, a place that holds the tragic memories of the day when the Monte Pelé volcano made the whole city vanish under ashes and lava. Darkened walls, an ambiance of tragedy captured in pictures, as well as remains of the old Saint Pierre, serve as remembrances of that harrowing day. The Museum of Volcano Research Studies tells you everything you want to know about Monte Pelé, a volcano still active. The downtown area and its surroundings present you with several sightseeing locations like the Paul Gauguin Museum waits for you in the outskirts of the city. This museum was built next to a location where the well-known painter and his friend Charles Laval lived for five months in 1887. Down the Victor Hugo Street, travelers will find an interesting collection of historic pictures and objects of all kinds melted down by the intense heat of the volcanic eruption. The ruins of the theater, scattered almost across from the Perret Museum, bind you to steal a look at the remains of this 19th-century building that resembles Burdeos' Grand Theater. The Gallery of History, Sea and the Butterfly Valley gives you a grand tour around an estate and a botanical garden where over 2,000 butterflies flutter freely on the premises. For those fond of nautical activities and water sports, the city counts on several scuba diving clubs. Nothing compares to lodging at the Surcouf Residence and other luxurious hotel resorts bound to delight you with the best comfort and enjoyment. Tasting the excellent local cuisine, Plateau du Théatre is the perfect spot for those looking for Martinique's famous roast chicken. Other top-rated restaurants are Relais du Musée, La Guinguette and Royal Belle Ville. The list of places and spots where you could please yourself could run endlessly. Don't think twice if you want to stop going on a diet or just taste the best traditional cuisine in a unique ambiance. An array of Caribbean dishes and West Indies food will be waiting for you!