The Musée de la Pagerie: at the heart of Josephine's life
It is said that behind every man's success is a woman. Napoleon did not escape the rule and shared his life with an extraordinary woman: Josephine de Beauharnais.
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It is said that behind every man's success is a woman. Napoleon was no exception to the rule and shared his life with an extraordinary woman: Josephine de Beauharnais. Her aura and charisma helped forge the legend of her husband. Joséphine de Beauharnais lived her youth in Martinique, in a paradisiacal estate overlooking the Caribbean: the Domaine de la Pagerie.

La Pagerie, or the museum of Empress Josephine

The Empress Josephine Museum is sure to make for an excellent afternoon during your trip to Martinique. Between nature, adventure and history, it invites you to discover another era.

Located on the former site of the 500-hectare estate, the Musée de la Pagerie is entirely devoted to this extraordinary woman. A unique personality, who defied all the traditions of her time and left her mark on French history.

The Musée de la Pagerie is located in Trois-Ilets, on the very spot where Josephine spent her first 15 years. This historical monument was once known as "Petite Guinée".

Sugar cane, cotton and cocoa were grown here. It also used the labor of over 200 to 300 slaves at its peak during the 18ᵉ century.

The Domaine de la Pagerie is more than a tribute to one of the most famous women in French history. It is also a memorial to the slavery that took place in the West Indies at that time.

A break in history, the time of a visit