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Everything St. Barth — The Ultimate Guide to Saint-Barthélemy

Restaurants, beaches, hotels, villas, exclusive experiences and events: live St Barts like an insider. The ultimate bilingual guide to Saint-Barthélemy.

All of St. Barth, by category

  • Restaurants & Bars: From fine-dining tables to beach clubs, the best addresses to eat and drink.
  • Hotels & Resorts: The most luxurious hotels and resorts on the island.
  • Villas & Rentals: Private villas with pools for a bespoke stay.
  • Beaches: The island's beaches, from the liveliest to the most secret.
  • Water Sports: Kitesurf, diving, sailing, fishing — everything the sea offers.
  • Shopping & Boutiques: Duty-free, haute couture, jewelry and local creations.
  • Groceries: Supermarkets, neighborhood grocers, wine cellars and bakeries around the island.
  • Wellness & Spa: Luxury spas, massages, yoga and premium treatments.
  • Nightlife: Bars, clubs and parties — St. Barth doesn't sleep at night.
  • Practical Services: Transport, car rental, harbor, airport and essential services.
  • Art & Culture: Galleries, the Wall House museum, Creole architecture and Swedish heritage.

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The finest addresses

  • Space Gallery St Barth: Gustavia, Contemporary art gallery in Gustavia's Carré d'Or, showing international artists and the art partner of Eden Rock.
  • Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: Flamands, St. Barth's only 'Palace'-rated hotel, set on Flamands beach. An LVMH maison of quiet elegance with a Guerlain spa.
  • Eden Rock Hotel: Saint-Jean, Iconic hotel built on a rock overlooking St. Jean beach. Unique rooms and art everywhere.
  • Fouquet's Saint-Barth: Gustavia, The former Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, now Fouquet's. Perched above Gustavia, with views over the harbour and the yachts.
  • Hotel Christopher & Spa: Pointe Milou, Luxury hotel in Pointe Milou with a Sisley spa, infinity pool and panoramic Atlantic views.
  • Le Sereno: Grand Cul de Sac, Contemporary design hotel in Grand Cul de Sac by Christian Liaigre. Minimalist elegance facing the lagoon.

Beaches

  • Plage de St. Jean: St. Barth's liveliest beach, split into two coves by a rocky outcrop. Calm water, beach clubs, and the airport as a backdrop for spectacular
  • Plage de Gouverneur: One of the island's most beautiful beaches, long, wild and pristine. Reached via a winding road, it sits in a natural cove of immaculate whi
  • Plage de Saline: A traditionally naturist beach far from everything, reached on foot across the old salt ponds. The most iconic choice for free spirits and l
  • Anse des Flamands: A wide northern beach of fine sand and turquoise water. The broadest on St. Barth, lined by a few hotels and offering a magnificent view ove
  • Plage de Colombier: The most secret and pristine beach on St. Barth. Reachable only on foot (about 30-45 min from Flamands) or by boat. Total seclusion in a wil
  • Grand Cul-de-Sac: A natural lagoon sheltered by a coral reef. Perfect for kitesurfing, windsurfing and swimming in calm, shallow water. Lined with restaurants
  • Plage de Lorient: The village beach of Lorient — accessible and authentic. A local favorite, with good surf on the eastern side and a peaceful, family-friendl
  • Petit Cul-de-Sac: A small, quiet cove of turquoise water with few visitors. Ideal for snorkeling, with a coral reef nearby and sheltered natural pools.
  • Shell Beach: A unique shell beach in Gustavia, steps from the shops and restaurants. The harbor's only beach: little sand but thousands of seashells, per
  • Anse de Toiny: A wild Atlantic-coast beach with powerful waves, nicknamed the 'wild coast'. Not for swimming, but stunning for its scenery and the setting

Neighborhoods

  • Gustavia: The capital and harbor of Saint-Barthélemy. Around the horseshoe-shaped port you’ll find the island’s duty-free luxury boutiques, galleries,
  • Saint-Jean: The island’s beach hub, stretched along Saint-Jean bay next to the Rémy de Haenen airport runway. A lively beach, beach clubs, iconic hotels
  • Lorient: A historic village on the north coast, set around its church and a beach loved by surfers and families alike. It is also one of the island’s
  • Flamands: On the northwest coast, one of the island’s longest white-sand beaches, lined with hotels and villas. The coastal trail to Colombier bay sta
  • Colombier: The island’s westernmost neighborhood, set on the heights with spectacular views over the neighboring islets. Its beach, reachable only on f
  • Public: Between Gustavia and Corossol, a practical seaside neighborhood: a quiet little beach plus everyday shops and services.
  • Anse des Cayes: A quiet bay between Flamands and Saint-Jean, popular with surfers, with a residential hillside village feel.
  • Grande Saline: On the south coast, behind the old salt ponds that give it its name, Saline beach is one of the island’s most famous — wild, building-free,
  • Grand Cul-de-Sac: A wide, shallow reef-protected lagoon on the east side of the island: the go-to spot for watersports (kitesurf, paddle), lined with hotels a
  • Petit Cul-de-Sac: The smaller cove next to Grand Cul-de-Sac, more secluded: a calm lagoon ringed by villas, ideal for a quiet swim.
  • Pointe Milou: A residential point facing the open ocean, famous for its sunsets and ocean-front evenings. No beach here, but some of the island’s finest v
  • Toiny: The wild southeast coast: cliffs, trade winds and Toiny’s surf break. A preserved end-of-the-road corner of the island, away from the buzz.

Exclusive experiences

  • Private Chef at Your Villa: A Michelin-trained chef comes to your villa for a private gourmet dinner. Bespoke menu, wine pairings and full service.
  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Sail around St. Barth at sunset aboard a beautiful catamaran. Champagne, a cheese platter and a sunset seen from the sea.
  • Discovery Dive — Coral Reef: Explore St. Barth's underwater world with a certified instructor. Coral reefs, sea turtles and tropical fish.
  • Island Helicopter Tour: Fly over the Caribbean's most beautiful scenery in a private helicopter. Breathtaking views of the beaches, yachts and the island.
  • Kitesurf Lessons — Grand Cul de Sac Lagoon: Learn to kitesurf in the turquoise lagoon of Grand Cul de Sac, one of the best beginner spots in the Caribbean.
  • Beachside Massage at Sunset: A relaxing massage on the beach at sunset with the sound of the sea in the background. The ultimate wellness experience.
  • Private Jeep Island Tour: Discover every corner of St. Barth in a 4x4 with a local guide. Creole villages, secret viewpoints and hidden beaches.
  • Sunrise Beach Photo Session: A professional photo session at sunrise on the most beautiful beaches. Unforgettable memories of your stay in St. Barth.

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