Schœlcher (; Martinican Creole: ) is a town and the fourth-largest commune in the French overseas department of Martinique. The town was named Case-Navire until 1889, when it was renamed in honor of French abolitionist writer Victor Schœlcher.

Geography It is located on the west (Caribbean Sea) side of the island of Martinique, and is part of the metropolitan area of Fort-de-France, the largest metropolitan area in Martinique.

Population

Notable people

Johnny Hajjar (born 17 January 1973), Member of the French National Assembly Mélanie Johanna de Jesus dos Santos (born 5 March 2000), French artistic gymnast Wendie Renard (born 1990), football player and captain for Lyon and the France national team

See also Communes of Martinique

References

External links

Official website