Memorial Cap 110: Memorial de l’Anse Caffard
Mémorial de l’anse Cafard
A haunting memorial to Africans kidnapped and lost at sea during the slave trade, commemorating those who perished in an 1830 shipwreck and the wider transatlantic slave trade.

📜 Fifteen sandblasted concrete busts commemorate the victims of the transatlantic slave trade and an 1830 shipwreck off Martinique.
🔍 Designed by Laurent Valère, the figures symbolize the triangular trade and face towards Africa.

Why Go

🌊 Profound historical and emotional experience
🗿 Powerful and unique commemorative sculpture
📸 Scenic coastal views with volcanic peaks

Tips

🌬️ Be mindful of strong trade winds at the site.

🅿️ Parking

Roadside parking available near Anse Caffard.

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