Marigot is the capital and largest town of the French part of Saint Martin and a popular destination for excursions and accommodation.
Marigot is dominated by the hill with Fort Louis. Public ferries to the islands of Saint Barthelemy and Anguilla depart from the local port.
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Sights and attractions
The most important monument is Fort Louis, which we write about in a separate location detail.
On the way to the fort, also stop at the small church of St-Martin-de-Tours, dating from 1941.
Marigot impresses with the many French-style cafés dotted around the harbour.
The town also serves as an important centre for shopping. You will find a large fish market in front of the port and several supermarkets and a department store with a variety of clothing, cosmetics and accessory shops around town.
Accommodation in Marigot
With great amenities as well as a pretty nice centre, Marigot is a popular centre to stay on the island if you want to explore St Martin and not just spend time in a resort by the beach.
You'll find several cheap accommodations in Marigot with prices well under 80 usd per night. We recommend these accommodations:
Transportation to Marigot
All minibus routes on the French side leave from Marigot, as well as a very busy international route via Cole Bay to Philipsburg in the Dutch part.
The main bus station is located about 350 metres from the port (location on google.com/maps).
Free parking is available at several locations:
- Boulevard de France 150 south of the harbour
- Boulevard Dr. Hubert Petit on the northern outskirts of the city
For detailed information about travelling around the island or taxi prices, see the Transport chapter.
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