Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 29 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Twin City Shopping Tour
5.0· 3from €45
Twin City Shopping Tour — rated 5 from 3 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Cole Bay
Cole Bay is 4 km from Marigot, about 9m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in MarigotA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Island Transfers: St. Maarten & St. Martin Pick-Up & Drop-Off
5.0· 2from €89
Island Transfers: St. Maarten & St. Martin Pick-Up & Drop-Off — rated 5 from 2 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Simpson Bay
Simpson Bay is 4 km from Marigot, about 9m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in MarigotA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Three Beach Hopping Family Motorboat day
5.0· 1from €3,126
Three Beach Hopping Family Motorboat day — rated 5 from 1 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Within a ~2.5h drive of Marigot.
Where you can drive from Marigot.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Twin City Shopping Tour
€45
Island Transfers: St. Maarten & St. Martin Pick-Up & Drop-Off
€89
Three Beach Hopping Family Motorboat day
€3,126
Sint Maarten Art Gallery Guided Tour
€58
Le Martin Boutique Hôtel
from €351 / night
Bleu Emeraude Hotel
from €531 / night
Azure Hotel and Art Studio
from €128 / night
La Playa Orient Bay
from €265 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
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Croissants 🥐
Delicious French bakery with tons of options! Can confirm the ham n cheese croissant as well as the almond croissant was delicious! Great selection of delicious freshly made baked items
The best culinary experience on the island
I had the pleasure to dine at La Terrasse on two occasions during my 6 day stay in St Martin' French side. I would have eaten there a third time, however they close on Sundays. Do not miss La Terrasse! Make this trip an unforgettable culinary experience! My girlfriend and I had the warmest welcome by the enthusiastic s…