the city covers an area of 3151ha which houses 8900 marinois.The quality of the infrastructure and services of the port of pleasure (one of the largest of the Caribbean) defines the city as the location of choice of boating and the pleasure. Its classification as a "boating station" in 1998 he giving his breadth.

Chief Administrative South location, is one of the three under Prefecture of classified since 1974 as island tourist town on February 14, 2012, the commune also has many other assets including historic and heritage with its Church of the XVII th century, one of the oldest in Martinique, and a rich flora and fauna ("Botanical Southern" nursery, morne aca, Macabou) which offers an alternative to followers of the nature. deep its tourist office classified in category II 13 dieDecember 2011 reflects his commitment to a quality home.