Located in the heart of Fort-de-France, near the Parc de la Savane, the Schoelcher library, a departmental library, is a classified historical monument. And you will understand why when you are in front of this building. Still active and open to the public from Monday to Saturday at noon, do not hesitate to visit the library to discover many books and unique works.

Creator: Pierre-Henri Pick Pierre-Henri Pick was born in Paris and lived in Martinique from 1890. His works are oriented by eclecticism, a mixture of Byzantine, Egyptian, and metal structures.

Donor : Victor Schoelcher Member of Parliament for Martinique and Guadeloupe between 1848 and 1850, a militant for abolitionism, Victor Schoelcher bequeathed 10,000 books and 250 musical works, most of which were destroyed by the fire in Fort de France in 1890 and the cyclone in 1891.

Date of Construction: 1887 Built in France between 1886 and 1887, it was dismantled, transported by boat and rebuilt in Martinique. It opened its doors in 1893.

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