Saint-Pierre: From glory to explosion

The eruption of Mount Pelée was undoubtedly one of the decisive turning points in the history of Martinique. Nearly 32,000 people lost their lives, and the entire north of the island was devastated, in some cases completely destroyed. The town of Saint-Pierre paid the heaviest price, losing its status as capital to Fort-de-France. A look back at the disaster of the eruption of Mount Pelée.