St Martin is 21 square miles (54 sq km) of French territory with a strikingly French way of life. The currency, language, goods in the shops, escargot and frog legs in the restaurants and the pastries and breads in the bakeries, cars, fashions and the sheer style – it’s all unashamedly French, with the added Caribbean attraction of superb beaches on which to spend the hot, sunny days.

Please note that both St.Maarten & St. Martin exists on one small island. The Dutch half the island and the French the other half. The Frech side is widely known as the more formal side of the island. You can rent a car and drive the entire island both Dutch/French without any problems

THINGS TO DO

Fort Lois: built in 1789 it is the main historical building with a wonderful view overlooking the capital.

Paradise Pic: the highest point of the island 1,400ft

“On the Trail of the Arawaks” Museum: is a historical & cultural patrimony of the island.

Loterie Farms Ecocenter: the islands only private nature reserve

The Butterfly Farm: where you can walk amongst rare & exotic butterflies.

Colombier: a passage way to “old St Martin”

“The Old House” Museum: located on an ancient eighteenth century sugar plantation you’ll discover what life was like on a sugar plantation and the adventures of Rhum.

Orient Beach: where clothing is an option and the premier location for windsurfing, jet skiing and even parascending!

Shopping: Along the Harbor in Marigot you will find tons on wonderful boutiques filled with duty- free jewels and other high fashion merchandise. Return here for Market Day when the vendors fill the lots with everything you could possibly imagine, a hagglers dream! Also visit the Marina Port Royale. It’s an amazing shopping complex, including French & Italian designers shops.

CUISINE

In the village of Grande Case fine eateries are awaiting your arrival. Amongst the “culinary palaces” you will find your “lolos”, your standard beach shack where you can feast on local cuisine for around $10. Visit the lowland area called Sandy Ground to Marigot and Nettle, the restaurants are spectacular.

MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

Original birth certificate or copy with raised seal; certificate of good conduct; certificate of single standing; residency card; medical certificate issued within 3 months of event; French translation of English all language documents. Blood test required.

Contact: St. Martin Tourist Office at 877-956-1234

Hotels

Alizea Hotel
Address: 25 Mont Vernon, Orient Bay
Phone: (590) 590 87-3342
Fax: (590) 590 87-4115

Anchorage Little Key
Address: Cul de Sac
Phone: (590) 590 29-5555
Fax: (590) 590 87-4923

Atlantide
Address: Grand Case
Phone: (590) 590 87-0980
Fax: (590) 590 87-1236

Centr’ Hotel
Address: Marigot
Phone: (590) 590 76-1221
Fax: (590) 590 87-9649

Chez Martine
Address: Grand Case
Phone: (590) 590 87-5159
Fax: (590) 590 87-8730

Esmeralda Resort Hotel
Address: Baie Orientale
Phone: (590) 590 87-3636
Fax: (590) 590 87-3518

Golfe Hotel
Address: St. Jean – Bellevue, P.O. Box 974, Marigot
Phone: (590) 590 87-9208
Fax: (590) 590 87- 8392

Grand Case Beach Club
Address: Grand Case
Phone: (590) 590 87-5187
Fax: (590) 590 87-5993

Green Cay Village Hotel
Address: Parc Baie Orientale
Phone: (590) 590 87-3863
Fax: (590) 590 87-3927

Hevea
Address: Boulevard de Grand Case
Phone: (590) 590 87-5685
Fax: (590) 590 87-8388

Hotel Beach Plaza
Address: Marigot
Phone: (590) 590 87-8700
Fax: (590) 590 87-1887

Hotel L’Esplanade Caraibe
Address: Sur la Colline, Grand Case
Phone: (590) 590 29-0655
Fax: (590) 590 87-0919

Hotel la Plantation
Address: Res. Baie Orientale
Phone: (590) 590 29-5800
Fax: (590) 590 29-5808

Hotel Privilege
Address: Anse Marcel
Phone: (590) 590 87-3737
Fax: (590) 590 87-3375

Jardins de Chevrise
Address: Mont Vermont 1
Phone: (590) 590 87-3779
Fax: (590) 590 87-3803

L’Hoste Hotel
Address: Parc de la Baie Orientale
Mailing Address: P.B. 5146
Phone: (590) 590 87-4208
Fax: (590) 590 87-3996

Le Flamboyant Hotel
Address: 1 Route des Terres Basses, Baie Nettle
Phone: (590) 590 87-6046
Fax: (590) 590 87-6057

Le Patio Hotel
Address: Palais Caraibe
Phone: (590) 590 29-1232
Fax: (590) 590 29-3898

Marquis Resort & Spa
Address: Anse Marcel
Phone: (590) 590 29-4230
Fax: (590) 590 87-4633

Mercure Hotel
Address: Baie Nettle
Phone: (590) 590 87-5454
Fax: (590) 590 87-9211

Meridien St. Martin Habitation et Domaine de Lonvilliers
Address: Anse Marcel
Phone: (590) 590 52-3535
Fax: (590) 590 29-1081

Mississippi Hotel
Address: Oyster Pond
Phone: (590) 590 87-3381
Fax: (590) 590 87-3152

Mont Vermon
Address: 250 Chambres, Mont Vermon
Phone: (590) 590 87-6200
Fax: (590) 590 87-3727

Nettle Bay Beach Club
Address: Baie Nettle
Phone: (590) 590 87-9524 / (590) 590 87-6868 / (590) 590 87-6810
Fax: (590) 590 87-2151

Orient Bay Hotel
Address: Mont Vernon
Phone: (590) 590 87-3110
Fax: (590) 590 87-3766

Royale Louisiana
Address: Rue du Gen. De Gaulle
Phone: (590) 590 87-8651
Fax: (590) 590 87-9649

Saint-Tropez Des Caraibes
Address: Orient Bay
Phone: (590) 590 87-4214
Fax: (590) 590 87-4169

Sunrise Hotel
Address: Cul de Sac
Phone: (590) 590 29-5700
Fax: (590) 590 87-3928

Sunsea
Address: 10 Rue du General Gaulle
Phone: (590) 590 87-8888
Fax: (590) 590 87-7525