Rivière-Pilote | |
Commune Status: | Commune |
Adjustable Map: | Locator map of Rivière-Pilote 2018.png |
Map Size: | 210px |
Map Caption: | Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique |
Coordinates: | 14.48°N -60.9°W |
Arrondissement: | Le Marin |
Mayor: | Jean-François Beaunol[1] |
Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
Intercommunality: | CA Espace Sud de la Martinique |
Elevation Min M: | 0 |
Elevation Max M: | 372 |
Area Km2: | 35.78 |
Insee: | 97220 |
Postal Code: | 97211 |
Rivière-Pilote (pronounced as /fr/; gcf|label=[[Martinican Creole]]|Lavièpilot or Wivièpilot) is a town and commune in the French overseas department of Martinique.
The village is situated on the southern end of Martinique, between the village of Sainte-Luce and the town of Le Marin which is a popular haven for yachts. Rivière-Pilote lies inland on the River Grande Pilote which drains the southern slopes of the mountainous Parc Naturel Regional. The village is predominantly one- or two-storey houses with a few small shops and cafes or bars.