America > Saint Barthelemy: Weather, Map, Costs and Travel Guide

The beach and outdoor activities are obviously the big winners of a stay in Saint Barth, but the curious will also be able to visit the museum of the Wallhouse with its collection of objects and documents on the history of the island , Or the Musée du Coquillage, a private museum that offers its 9,000 shells from the depths of the seas.

They will also discover the Swedish bell tower of Gustavia and its bell dating from 1799, melted in Stockholm; The church of Gustavia, in the style of Spanish influence, and its former presbytery; The Swedish battery of Fort Gustav III; The Dinzey house, rare survivor of the fire of 1852; Lighthouse ; The Swedish cemetery; The Savaku statue which represents an Indian arawak, at the Col de la Tourmente.

Note also the numerous galleries exhibiting works of local artists. For sports enthusiasts, many activities are practiced on the island: diving, fishing, paragliding, hiking, surfing, windsurfing.

A valid passport is sufficient for EU citizens to enter the island.

The current currency is the euro, but we accept the US dollar everywhere.

You will arrive on Saint Barth by plane, coming from the neighboring island, Saint-Martin, which is 10 minutes of flight.

To travel on the island, there is no public transport, and one uses the car or the scooter, both of which can be rented easily. There are also taxis, whether for short trips or excursions.

Health: just protect yourself from the sun and take care of the manchineillers, these trees whose sap is very toxic (do not especially shelter under it when it rains!).

Security: no problem.

Shopping: we find luxury brands at attractive rates since they are exempt from taxes.