Saint Barthelemy

About Saint Barth 

Saint-Barthélemy, island of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. An overseas collectivity of France since 2007, it was formerly a commune and, together with Saint-Martin, an arrondissement of the French overseas département of Guadeloupe. The island, 11 miles (17.5 km) long and 2.5 miles (4 km) wide, is 120 miles (200 km) north of Guadeloupe’s main islands. It is both mountainous, with a maximum elevation of 921 feet (281 metres), and fertile, despite relatively little rainfall. Saint-Barthélemy was occupied by the French in 1648. It was sold to Sweden in 1784 but was returned to France in 1877 after a plebiscite. The capital and only town is Gustavia (named for Sweden’s King Gustav III), which stands on a well-sheltered harbour.

The island of St Barts is not only blessed with a mild climate and an always pleasant water temperature, it also knows how to properly welcome its visitors, encouraging all to partake in its attractions and delights – its beaches, shopping in Gustavia and Saint-Jean, exceptional villa rentals and fine dining restaurants. St Barth is then well known for the wild beauty of its natural landscapes and its calm: 22 white sand beaches, breathtaking views from the heights of the island, a fauna (whales, turtles, iguanas, sea birds, etc…) and a preserved tropical flora…

The commitment to maintaining a low-density but high-quality tourism experience is what truly sets it apart from other travel destinations. And that's simply part of the allure of St Barts for wealthy individuals. Barth's culture is its Creole heritage, which is a blend of African, French, and Indian cultures. This is reflected in the island's music, dance, and traditions, which are all deeply rooted in Creole culture. St Barth is then well known for the wild beauty of its natural landscapes and its calm: 22 white sand beaches, breathtaking views from the heights of the island, a fauna (whales, turtles, iguanas, sea birds, etc…) and a preserved tropical flora…