Saint Barthélemy

Saint Barthélemy stretches from the Grand Cul-de-Sac lagoon on its northeastern shore to Gustavia Harbour on the west, encompassing dry volcanic hills, sheltered coves and sandy beaches. Better known as St Barts, this French Caribbean collectivity lies in the Lesser Antilles, southeast of Saint Martin. Small bays break up its rugged coastline, while Grand Cul-de-Sac provides a calmer counterpoint to the open sea. Gustavia retains reminders of Swedish rule from 1784 to 1878; the town was named for King Gustav III. French is the official language, and the island’s character reflects both French and Caribbean traditions. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Saint Barthélemy.

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