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

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, Plage de Bas-du-Fort and Fort fleur d'épée 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 Golf de l'Imperatrice Josephine 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$431 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$431
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (629 reviews)
Awesome property, quiet , relaxing and absolutely gorgeous. Definitely worth returning to.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hommage Hotel & Residences
Esmeralda Resort

Esmeralda Resort

4 out of 5
B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale Orient Bay
The price is AU$517 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$517
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (504 reviews)
nice room people nice

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Esmeralda Resort
Karibea Valmenière Hôtel

Karibea Valmenière Hôtel

3 out of 5
Avenue Des Arawaks Fort-de-France
The price is AU$262 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$262
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort-de-France. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Cruise Terminal and Fort Desaix ...
8/10 Very Good! (690 reviews)
To be clear, I base this on the north american standards I am used to. The front desk staff was not very welcoming or friendly, however check in was fairly quick. The code for the internet was posted on a sign at the front desk and when i asked about it, he said to take a picture. The internet only ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Karibea Valmenière Hôtel
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! (555 reviews)
Excellent room. Good restaurants

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako
Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin

Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin

26 Rue de Lonvilliers Anse Marcel
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Anse Marcel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Grand Case Beach and Anse Marcel Beach are ...
7.4/10 Good! (26 reviews)
We did not have an ocean view, but we liked being on the first floor.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin
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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