Notebook · Tartane

The Kaïbana Journal

Stories about the villa, Martinique’s culture, and the nature of the peninsula.

Colourful fishing boats in the bay of Tartane, with the village on the Caravelle peninsula behind

Culture & History

Tartane, the fishing village of the Caravelle

The red-and-white Caravelle lighthouse above the Atlantic, Caravelle peninsula, Martinique

Culture & History

The Caravelle Lighthouse: sentinel of the Atlantic

Lit in 1862, one of the highest lighthouses in France stands guard over the Caravelle peninsula. Its history, its 360° view and the walk up to it, steps from the villa.

July 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Waves rolling onto the Surfers' Beach in Tartane, Caravelle peninsula

Sports

Surfing in Tartane: A Guide to the Surfers' Beach

Steady waves, a perfect exposure and surf schools right on the sand: in Tartane, the Surfers' Beach is the ideal spot for a first session, steps from the villa.

June 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Bottles of Saint-James agricole rum and local fruit on the villa's bar, sea view

Culture & History

Agricole rum: the story of a Martinique appellation

Born from fresh cane juice rather than molasses, Martinique's agricole rum is the only rum in the world protected by an AOC. A short story of terroir.

March 12, 2026 · 5 min read