Tourist sites

More than 37 beaches of white sand, a lagoon with transparent turquoise water, the Caribbean sun... Saint Martin, or Sint Maarten for its Dutch part, is certainly close to being paradise on earth. Yet beyond this image of well-being and idleness, Saint Martin is also an island with a rich history, as shown by the numerous heritage sites for visitors to see.

What to see in the French part of the island...
The imposing Fort St-Louis, the biggest historic monument on St Martin, dominating the town of Marigot.
On Wednesday and Saturday mornings visit the picturesque quayside market of Marigot, the capital of the French part, with its colonial houses, luxury boutiques, cafés - and predominantly French spirit.
Grand-case, a small fishing village famous for its wooden houses with their pastel shades.

... and in the Dutch part
Philipsburg Bay from where you can pick out the vestiges of Fort Amsterdam
The parrot jungle where parrots, budgerigars and cockatoos rival in their splendid colours...

Without forgetting, of course, the numerous sporting activities on offer! Diving, parapenting, golf, tennis, hiking or horse-back riding, ask for details from the Tourist Information Office near the marina.