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O r i e n t b a y
P i n e l • T i n t a m a r r e
A n s e Ma r c e l
G r a n d C a s e
P i c Pa r a d i s
Ma r i g o t
B a i e N e t t l e
L e s T e r r e s B a s s e s
SAINT
MARTIN
l e s m a r d i s d e g r a n d c a s e
There is a Saint Martin tradition that you really must not miss.
Every Tuesday, from January to April, starting at 6 pm, Grand Case
springs to life and a carnival atmosphere fills the main street.
The village attracts quite a crowd every night but on Tuesday
nights, for the past 10 years, the atmosphere has been extra hot...
For several hours the throbbing rhythm of the Caribbean fills
the air. There is music everywhere. Some nights the village
marching band stirs the crowd or dancers in feathers and
sequins sway to Brazilian music setting everyone dancing
down the street. Fireworks dazzle over the bay. Grand Case
becomes one big party. The local boutiques set up stalls on
the street alongside the artists and craftsmen who show
their work. Many restaurants join in the fun and bring out
sidewalk tables.
It is an unforgettably festive atmosphere that continues
long into the night. Just one night a week, you can
experience this glimpse of life in a corner of “tropical
France” that the islanders are happy to share with you. It
is an experience that is not to be missed.
Photos : Didier Rouxel
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