Saint Martin
The Island of Two Nations
Welcome to Saint Martin
Saint Martin is a unique island in the world: peacefully shared between France (northern part) and the Netherlands (Sint Maarten, southern part) since 1648. This duality creates exceptional cultural, gastronomic and touristic richness on only 34 square miles.
French Side
The French part offers authentic charm with its picturesque villages, refined gastronomy and pristine beaches. Marigot, the capital, seduces with its colorful market and Creole architecture.
Dutch Side
Sint Maarten is known for its lively nightlife, casinos and the Maho Beach airport where planes fly just over the beach. Philipsburg offers duty-free shopping and international restaurants.
The Most Beautiful Beaches
Anse Marcel
Our favorite bay! Calm waters, white sand, peaceful atmosphere.
Orient Bay
The liveliest beach with its beach bars and water sports.
Grand Case
Family beach in the gastronomic village of the island.
Happy Bay
Wild beach accessible only on foot, a well-kept secret.
Baie Rouge
Postcard scenery with its cliffs and golden sand.
Maho Beach
Famous for planes landing just overhead.
Gastronomy
Saint Martin is nicknamed the "Culinary Capital of the Caribbean". Grand Case, 10 minutes from Villa Lily Blue, has more than 50 restaurants offering French, Creole, Italian, Asian cuisine and much more.
Activities & Excursions
- Excursion to Tintamarre, a deserted island
- Day trip to Anguilla (20 min by ferry)
- Shopping day in Sint Maarten
- Diving on wrecks and reefs
- Visit the Butterfly Farm
- Hiking to Pic Paradis (1,391 ft)
Practical Info
- Currency: Euro (French side), US Dollar (Dutch side)
- Languages: French, English, Dutch
- Climate: Tropical, 80°F year-round
- Airport: Princess Juliana (SXM)
- Driving: On the right on both sides