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S h o p p i n g
Within the luxurious and air-conditioned confines of the West Indies
Shopping Mall are concentrated twenty or more boutiques, offering
perfume, cosmetics, gourmet food and men’s and women’s clothing,
as well as restaurants and a bar. Another shopping area not to
be missed is the Plaza Caraïbes, home to luxury brands such as
Longchamp, as well as Lipstick, one of the most beautiful perfume
and cosmetic boutiques on the island. Out in the streets, the rues
du Président Kennedy and du Général de Gaulle are lined with
prestigious designer stores. In watches, jewelry, shoes, clothing
and accessories, you will find all the signatures you are looking for.
As for high-tech telephones and electronics, head for the rue de la
Liberté where the specialized Indian stores offer unbeatable prices.
For those who would like to enhance their shopping pleasure with
a taste of fine dining, the place to go is the Marina Royale, whose
docks are lined with gourmet restaurants, including the famous
brasserie La Belle Epoque, in addition to trendy shops such as
120% Limo and Max Mara, to mention but two, and the luxury
jewelry stores Goldfinger and Jewels by Love.
Th e m a r k e t
The market is like a microcosm of the town within the town. It is always busy with a
colorful throng jostling and greeting friends. The “doudous” call out to the tourists
who love to try to bargain, to the amusement of passers-by. It is a lively scene full of
sights and sounds, colors and aromas. Browse at a leisurely island pace through the
stalls and enjoy the heady aromas of spices, try tasting some of the exotic fruit that
you didn’t even know existed and, if it happens to be just the right time for lunch, sit
down at an open-air table and give in to the temptation of the local food offered at the
famous “lolos” to try some local specialties... that could spice up your day.
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