Marigot Bay is the huge anchorage on the French side of the island. To the east lies the town dominated by the fort on the hill which is beautifully lit at night. The French bridge is on the spit of land to the south of the anchorage and you can dinghy through this bridge (fuel available in the cut) to the French part of the lagoon. If you are visiting a yachtie, you will be asked at the airport which anchorage the boat is in. The French side will not involve the same taxation as on the Dutch side where the airport is located. The water is cleaner and the restaurants and grocery stores are better on the French side. The Lagoon (Simpson Bay) is flat as a table and usually less windy. The boat services and parts are a long dinghy ride from Marigot.

French flag flying proudly over the fort at Marigot, Ste. Martin, FWI

The market at Marigot is justly famous. Spices on display.

Marigot is for lovers

French Bridge

Lovely colored building in Marigot .

Dinghy dock at Marigot Bay, Ste. Martin

Simpson bay on the left, Marigot on the right from the fort.