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Culture & Patrimoine

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  Cosmopolitan St. Barts

  As is demonstrated by its national coat of arms incorporating the Caribbean pelican, French fleur-de-lys, Swedish crowns, Maltese cross and an American Indian device, the history of St Barts is made up of a long series of successive conquests and reconquests which have forged its unique character. Originally populated by Arawak more
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  Sweden In The Tropics

  As is demonstrated by its national coat of arms incorporating the Caribbean pelican, French fleur-de-lys, Swedish crowns, Maltese cross and an American Indian device, the history of St Barts is made up of a long series of successive conquests and reconquests which have forged its unique character. Sweden in the tropics more
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  The Harrowing Beauty Of La Grande Saline

  It is one of St Barts’ more unexpected spots and it has painful memories for some of its inhabitants. Thirty years of prosperity can all too quickly erase memories of the hard and arduous life of the population of St Barts before the current new era. Looking at La Grande-Saline you more
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  Major Events

  Music, movies, theater, literature … Here is a quick overview of the main events taking place on the island throughout the year, some of which might affect your choice of vacation dates. The first event which kicks off the season is also the oldest. Since 1984 the St Barts Music Festival more
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  The Modern Era

  As is demonstrated by its national coat of arms incorporating the Caribbean pelican, French fleur-de-lys, Swedish crowns, Maltese cross and an American Indian device, the history of St Barts is made up of a long series of successive conquests and reconquests which have forged its unique character. Opening up air routes more
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  The Arts In St Barts

  From the days of very first settlers until the middle of the last century, there was little place for the arts in St Barthélemy. It required all of the islanders’ efforts just to survive, find work, conserve water and feed themselves. Music and dance were probably practiced as a welcome source more
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  Carnival

  Origins Carnival, which is Christian in origin (from the Latin carne or meat) refers to the period between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday which marks the start of the forty days of abstinence of Lent. It’s high point is Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday, the last day on which practicing Christians could more