French West Indies Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic view of the bay of Marigot with luxury yachts and boats in the harbor, Caribbean island of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten), French West Indies header
Panoramic view of the bay of Marigot with luxury yachts and boats in the harbor, Caribbean island of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten), French West Indies header
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Love Martinique.
La Grande Anse des Salines in Martinique. Much better in the morning as it can be pretty crowded later in the day.

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Where to stay in French West Indies

Panoramic view of Pointe du Bout beach near the village of Trois-Ilets in Martinique. FWI

Pointe du Bout

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Pointe du Bout, you might make a stop by sights like Pointe du Bout Beach and Anse Mitan.

Pointe du Bout
Saint-Jean showing a small town or village

Saint-Jean

When in Saint-Jean, you can plan a visit to St. Jean Beach and Gustavia Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Saint-Jean
Saint Barth beach, French West Indies

Lurin

While Lurin isn't home to many top sights, Gustavia Harbor and St. Jean Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lurin
St Barts is a small territory of France located in the Leeward Islands at the northeastern corner of the Caribbean Sea. 

The Gustavia Lighthouse is located on a hill at the historic Fort Gustave overlooking Gustavia harbor on the west side of the island. The island has an identity crisis and can be called St.-Barthélemy, St. Barths, or St. Barts depending on who you are talking to and how fancy they are. 

It caters to a well-heeled clientele and the marina is jam packed with fabulous Yachts.

Public

While visiting Public, you might make a stop by sights like Plage de Public and Fort Gustave.

Public
Aerial view of Fort Fleur d'epee, Bas du Fort, Le Gosier, Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean.

Bas du Fort

If you're spending some time in Bas du Fort, Fort fleur d'épée and Plage de Bas-du-Fort are top sights worth seeing.

Bas du Fort
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Les Jalna

Les Jalna might not have many top sights, but House of Sugar and Pointe de la Vatable are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Les Jalna
Hommage Hotel & Residences

Hommage Hotel & Residences

Route des Terres Basses BP 172 Nettle Bay
The price is ₹26,859 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
₹26,859
₹27,933 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Nettle Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (613 reviews)
I was a little surprised by the hotel not having washcloths, I typically bring my own and was told by the young lady at the front desk , she uses her hands to wash her body . Gross. The floors in our shower were always soaked with water everywhere because there was no curtain or door and we slipped ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hommage Hotel & Residences
Esmeralda Resort

Esmeralda Resort

4 out of 5
B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale Orient Bay
The price is ₹43,912 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
₹43,912
₹45,668 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Orient Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (501 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay here. Great location, beautiful grounds, nice clean room with private patio and pool. Entire staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Esmeralda Resort
Grand Case Beach Club

Grand Case Beach Club

4 out of 5
21 Rue de Petite Plage Grand Case
The price is ₹40,840 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
₹40,840
₹46,966 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Grand Case. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
fabulous beach, great snorkelling, amazing view

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Grand Case Beach Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako

3 out of 5
10 rue Pointe de la Verdure Le Gosier
Stay at this beach residence in Le Gosier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (553 reviews)
Excellent room. Good restaurants

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako
Anse Marcel

Anse Marcel

26 Rue de Lonvilliers Anse Marcel
Stay at this beach hotel in Anse Marcel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Orient Bay Beach and Grand Case Beach are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (23 reviews)
We had an excellent time at Anse Marcel. Phenomenal staff. 10/10!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Anse Marcel
Village St Anne Pierre & Vacances

Village St Anne Pierre & Vacances

3 out of 5
Seo La Pointe de Helleux Sainte-Anne
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sainte-Anne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Village St Anne Pierre & Vacances
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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