On the same road, the Mauny distillery produces one of the best known white rums of the island. Le Marin Le Marin is one of the two sub-prefectures on the island. The recent economic and commerical development here is the result of the decentralization policy. The church was built in Jesuit style and dates back to 1766. It is one of the most beautiful historic monuments in Martinique.
Amateur yachtsmen know the bay as the best mooring spot on the island.
A biennial celebration takes place in Le Marin in the month of August. This is a pretty little region at the far southern end of the island. There are several headlands, coves and capes with beautiful white sand beaches, the most famous of which is Les Salines, undoubtedly one of the most majestic beaches in all the West Indies. Beyond the Pointe des Salines, the Stony Savanna is an arid expanse of land scattered with jasper plants and petrified wood. This is a fishing village, where one can regularly find fresh fish and seafood.