Saint Barthélemy

Saint Barthélemy is best known in the French Caribbean for Gustavia’s sheltered harbor, beneath the steep, dry slopes of the island’s west coast. Gustavia, the territorial capital, spreads around the harbor, where Fort Karl recalls the era when the island belonged to Sweden from 1784 to 1878. Beyond town, the indented coastline includes Saint-Jean Bay and Grand Cul-de-Sac, a shallow northeastern bay protected by reef. French is the official language, while Swedish place names remain part of the island’s identity. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Saint Barthélemy.

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