See Le Lamentin for the commune of Martinique Lamentin is a French commune in the overseas department of Guadeloupe. It is part of the agglomeration of Pointe-à-Pitre, in the north part of Basse-Terre. Three islets are included in the commune: Christopher, Fajou, Caret. ==History== Founded in 1720 in the commune`s name comes from a French word f.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamentin