Saint Martin: Culture, history and things to do
Explore local heritage, historic sites, a lively market and outdoor activities across Saint Martin.
Saint Martin’s culture and history can be explored through its museum, Marigot’s old fort and waterfront market. For a change of pace, visit sites that pair traces of the past with hiking, wildlife and outdoor activities.
Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House
Things to do, Quartier d'Orléans
At the historic Old House estate, exhibits cover local wildlife and heritage, while the grounds feature traditional island plants and local building styles.
Fort Louis
Things to do, Marigot
These stone remains of an 18th-century French fort stand above Marigot. The ramparts and old cannon positions overlook the bay, lagoon and Anguilla.
Île Tintamarre
Parks & Nature, Cul-de-Sac
Tintamarre’s old cotton estate and tiny 1940s airstrip offer traces of its past, while the uninhabited island is now home to nesting seabirds, sea turtles and iguanas.
Loterie Farm
Things to do, Colombier
This retreat occupies a former plantation estate and offers shaded hiking trails and treetop zipline courses, alongside a pool area and open-air restaurant.
Marigot Market
Things to do, Marigot
Stalls by the Marigot ferry dock sell produce, fish, spices and local crafts. Wednesday and Saturday mornings bring produce and fish vendors alongside the craft sellers.
Pic Paradis
Parks & Nature, Colombier
Hiking tracks on Saint Martin’s highest point lead to lookouts across the French and Dutch sides and neighbouring islands.