The notebook of Saint Bartholomew
Choose an escape with the rhythm of the tides.
Small coves, dry hills and historic harbour share a compact island where access is sometimes steeped.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Coast · City · Nature
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Saint Bartholomew
Small coves, dry hills and historic harbour share a compact island where access is sometimes steeped.
To understand what Saint Bartholomew is, you must look to Gustavia, Colombier Beach and Grand Cul-de-Sac. These places give us a view of a territory marked by island landscapes, coastline, urban life and natural spaces and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Gustavia
- Colombier Beach
- Grand Cul-de-Sac
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Gustavia
Gustavia tightens its docks around a horse-drawn iron port where sailboats, rehabilitated warehouses and low houses with red roofs mix. The ancient forts and some traces of the Swedish era give relief to the promenade, especially at the end of the day when the light hangs the hills and the facades of the seafront.
Beach
Colombier Beach
Colombier is won by a coastal path or by boat, which preserves its clear handle at the foot of dry hills. The calm water invites to the mask and snorkel near the rocks, with a sensation of tip of island very clear; it is better to take into account the sun, wind and protected areas before teasing there.
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Grand Cul-de-Sac
At Grand Cul-de-Sac, the lagoon remains shallow for long distances behind the reef protection. It is also one of the most suitable areas for soft water activities, when conditions permit.
Practical tips
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