Butterfly garden

Visit the rain forest of Martinique along the Route de la Trace, carved out of the mountainside by Jesuit monks. Practically untouched by civilization, the rain forest offers a privileged opportunity to see unspoiled nature. Stop off and wander round the Balata gardens, where over 100 species of history tropical plants are displayed in a natural setting. Examples of these plants are clearly labeled in English, French and Latin. Finally call at the Sacred Heart Basilica, a scaled-down replica of the famous church on the Montmarte Hill in Paris.