Streets squares and districts to visit Saint Martin

After Grand-Case, take the road leading to the north towards Anse-Marcel. This cove has luxurious hotel complexes and offers a splendid view of the sea. Then you reach Cul-de-Sac, a small fishing village and place of departure to join the Pinel Îlet.

In the middle of the th century, you arrive at the Quartier d'Orléans (French Quarter), the first town founded by French settlers. It's a nice site with picturesque boxes, where bougainvilleas and hibiscus were unfortunately devastated by the cyclone. The dilapidated appearance of some houses is due mainly to the harm of nature: Cyclone José on 21 October 1999, force 3 and Hurricane Lenny on 17 November 1999, force 4, with gusts of 300 km/h.

To feel the soul of yesteryear, you will have to discover the architecture of the oldest street in Philipsburg. Very small (you will cross it in 5 minutes), its interest lies in its small stores, and especially in its architecture. The old colonial houses are very colorful and give a nice glimpse of what the city was like before the massive urbanization of the island. The old car is iconic and remains the star of the alley. It's worth noting that after Hurricane Irma hit in 2017, renovations have beautified the neighborhood.

Here you'll find everything you need to fill your suitcase with souvenirs. This charming pedestrian zone is the ideal place for luxury duty-free shopping and sipping a drink overlooking Great Bay, Philipsburg's magnificent beach. During the day, you'll see many liners dropping off cruisers in search of the best deals in the city'sduty-free stores. It's a lively place, with music everywhere: to see tourists dancing at all hours of the day and night is symbolic of the festive vacation that Sint-Marteen is famous for.