Madame Pierre town
Madame Pierre town is the capital of the island of Petite Martinique (Petite Martinik). Petite Martinique is a part of Grenada.[1]
History
Madame Pierre | |
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Founded by | Mr Pierre |
Named after | Madame Pierre |
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• Total | 237 ha (586 acres) |
Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
The town was named after Madame Pierre, the wife of Mr Pierre, who was the 'first settler' in Petite Martinique. The town is in the north of the island. The town has a population of around 900 people. The people in Petite Martinique are most likely descendants of the slaves that Mr Pierre brought to the island from Martinique.
Culture
In Petite Martinque they speak English language and Grenadian Creole French. Most people in Petite Martinique sustain themselves by fishing and boat making [2]
- ^ Petite Martinique (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (w/ Reviews & Photos)
- ^ "About Petite Martinique". Grenada Tourism Authority. Retrieved 2025-08-15.