Hotel Le Marquis, 4 Stars Hotel - Saint Martin Island in the Caribbean

Grand Case:
Grand Case is world famous for fantastic gourmet cuisine. This little fishing village has become a popular destination for top chefs from France making this one of the best areas on the island for fine French dining.

Le Tastevin:
The only gastronomic restaurant in Grand Case opens for lunch and dinner. The view, the flavour, the service will always generate exclusive pleasure

Le Cottage:
Located in the heart of Grand Case, Le Cottage features an extensive choice of wine by the glass including “Grand Crus”. Well-known for its fabulous “Foie Gras” and Seafood dishes, you can select fresh lobsters from their own lobster tank. You will get one of the best service of the island.

Le Pressoir:
Situated in an authentic 1886 Creole cabin, this restaurant features a gastronomic nice-perfumed cooking and a journey through the most famous French vintages.

Other suggestions :
La case à Rhum - Le Ti provençale - Restaurant du Soleil - Le California - Le Pressoir - Le Calmos Café - Les « Lolo’s »

Marigot :

Marigot offers you fine continental dining along the port road and around the bustling Marina Royale. It has always had that classical 'Je ne sais quoi' which is truly French. The great ambience and a cosmopolitan air will make you wonder if you're actually in Europe.

Le Chanteclair : Unforgettable moment. Featuring French cuisine, this restaurant is located on the Royal Marina. Menu suggestions change daily, however the “Foie Gras” is the chef’s speciality. It would be a shame if we didn’t mention “L’Innommable” desert which sensation cannot be described.

Le Tropicana :
In a pleasant setting, a lunch menu, and another one for dinner, specials every day. You will be provided with one of the warmest welcome of the island, “it’s the recipe of the Tropicana”.

Don Camillo :
Our favourite on the island for Italian cuisine. A good variety of northern Italian dishes and a wine list featuring some of the best Italian vintages.

Mario’s Bistrot :
A beautiful view on the water near Sandy-Ground’s bridge. However the main pleasure comes with the original cuisine, the dishes are so creative and the portions so generous. This restaurant is considered as one of the best of the Island..

Other suggestions :
Le Bistrot Nu - Le Casablanca - Chez Maï - La vie en Rose - O’Plongeoir - Le Layla’s - La cigale - Friars Bay - Kaly’s Beach Bar

Orient Bay :
The little « Saint Tropez » of the island has a large selection beach bars and restaurants serving international cuisine day and night. There you will be able to enjoy a fresh Daiquiri and top up your tan while wainting for lunch to be served. In the evenings join one of the many beach parties held throughout the high season. Don’t forget the village, with its shops and restaurants that will animate your evenings.

The Five stars :
The Five Beach bars and restaurants of Orient Bay, all have watersports facilities and offer different activities such as : live concert, beach tournaments …). Don’t forget Kontiki’ Sunday night party!

La Chapelle :
This bar restaurant offers Belgium specialities. Nice atmosphere, live concert, masked ball and more…

Other suggestions :
Chez Pedro’s (le dimanche en particulier !!!) - Chez Leandra l’endroit idéal pour la cuisine créole et le poisson grillé.

CARNIVAL
Life’s rhythm is set by the activities of Carnival, or rather, on this island, Carnivals, as Saint-Martin’s carnival, which bathes the streets of Grand-Case and Marigot in bright colours and decibels at Mardi-Gras, is followed, during much of April, by Sint Maarten’s. For many years, concerts, dance contests, traditional Creole foods displays have brought together an ever larger population of revellers from all the neighbouring islands. The Great Parade is the climax of this superb extravaganza. Innumerable floats, bands and dance groups go through the streets of Philipsburg, drawing a happy crowd of onlookers, tourists and locals alike. An orgy of colours and sounds which make this, an unforgettable show of international appeal.

HEINEKEN REGATTA
Every year, held during the first full weekend in March, for three days and three nights, Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten becomes a magnet for the world of sailing. Around the island, three days of high-level regattas open to all categories of sailing vessels, from the lightest catamaran to the largest boat. A few prestigious sailors have seen their names posted on the winners’ rosters, along with those of talented unknowns who had come from “the four corners” of the world to challenge them in an atmosphere of good cheer and true sportsmanship. More than 250 boats participate in the race, with more than 1500 sailors from nearly 30 countries, including The Netherlands, Spain, The United Kingdom, France, and the United States. On shore, every night, in Philipsburg, Simpson Bay or Marigot – wherever that day’s race ended – after the results, competition is replaced by merriment. Huge parties, organized by the main sponsor of this international event, gather the crews and an enthusiastic public around the food booths and the music show stages. The Heineken Regatta deserves the moniker its creators have given it: “Serious Fun”

SAINT MARTIN
Fort Marigot more known under the name of Fort Louis, was built in 1789 to protect French from the foreign invaders. To reach the fort, the simplest way starts behind the catholic church of Marigot. After 15 minutes walk, you will admire the surprising sight of the city and its neighbourhoods. The Old House in Orient is an old, Creole-style home that is open to the public. It features an eclectic mix of artifacts. Lottery Farm is an old plantation whose main house was built in 1721. Hiking trails are available to explore the area, and reservations are recommended. Mount Vernont Plantation: Located between Grand Case and French Quarter, facing the vast expanses of Orient Bay and the old salt pond, the Mount Vernon Plantation has found a new life and well-deserved interest thanks to a highly eco-touristic project which has recreated a Caribbean oasis, offering visitors a chance to discover an actual agricultural enterprise of the colonial era, when coffee, spices, cotton, indigo, sugar, rum and many other goods were the wealth of the nascent local economy.		Fort Amsterdam was built in 1632 over the remains of a Spanish fort and was the first Dutch fort built in the Caribbean. The fort can be reached through Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. Fort Willem changed hands between Dutch, French and British powers16 times from 1801 to 1848. Although not much remains of the fort, this location offers extraordinary views of Philipsburg and nearby islands. The fort can be reached through the road that begins opposite the entrance to Great Bay Beach Hotel. Philipsburg's Courthouse is located in central Philipsburg's Wathey Square. It was built in 1793 and renovated several times over the years. The Courthouse is currently used solely for the court, but was originally the home of the founder of Philipsburg, Commander John Philips. The building has been used in the past to house the council hall, the post office, the jail and a fire station.

GOING OUT

Grand Case: Grand Case is world famous for fantastic gourmet cuisine. This little fishing village has become a popular destination for top chefs from France making this one of the best areas on the island for fine French dining. Le Tastevin: The only gastronomic restaurant in Grand Case opens for lunch and dinner. The view, the flavour, the service will always generate exclusive pleasure Le Cottage: Located in the heart of Grand Case, Le Cottage features an extensive choice of wine by the glass including “Grand Crus”. Well-known for its fabulous “Foie Gras” and Seafood dishes, you can select fresh lobsters from their own lobster tank. You will get one of the best service of the island. Le Pressoir: Situated in an authentic 1886 Creole cabin, this restaurant features a gastronomic nice-perfumed cooking and a journey through the most famous French vintages. Other suggestions : La case à Rhum - Le Ti provençale - Restaurant du Soleil - Le California - Le Pressoir - Le Calmos Café - Les « Lolo’s » Marigot : Marigot offers you fine continental dining along the port road and around the bustling Marina Royale. It has always had that classical 'Je ne sais quoi' which is truly French. The great ambience and a cosmopolitan air will make you wonder if you're actually in Europe. Le Chanteclair : Unforgettable moment. Featuring French cuisine, this restaurant is located on the Royal Marina. Menu suggestions change daily, however the “Foie Gras” is the chef’s speciality. It would be a shame if we didn’t mention “L’Innommable” desert which sensation cannot be described. Le Tropicana : In a pleasant setting, a lunch menu, and another one for dinner, specials every day. You will be provided with one of the warmest welcome of the island, “it’s the recipe of the Tropicana”. Don Camillo : Our favourite on the island for Italian cuisine. A good variety of northern Italian dishes and a wine list featuring some of the best Italian vintages. Mario’s Bistrot : A beautiful view on the water near Sandy-Ground’s bridge. However the main pleasure comes with the original cuisine, the dishes are so creative and the portions so generous. This restaurant is considered as one of the best of the Island.. Other suggestions : Le Bistrot Nu - Le Casablanca - Chez Maï - La vie en Rose - O’Plongeoir - Le Layla’s - La cigale - Friars Bay - Kaly’s Beach Bar Orient Bay : The little « Saint Tropez » of the island has a large selection beach bars and restaurants serving international cuisine day and night. There you will be able to enjoy a fresh Daiquiri and top up your tan while wainting for lunch to be served. In the evenings join one of the many beach parties held throughout the high season. Don’t forget the village, with its shops and restaurants that will animate your evenings. *The Five stars :* The Five Beach bars and restaurants of Orient Bay, all have watersports facilities and offer different activities such as : live concert, beach tournaments …). Don’t forget Kontiki’ Sunday night party! La Chapelle : This bar restaurant offers Belgium specialities. Nice atmosphere, live concert, masked ball and more… Other suggestions : Chez Pedro’s (le dimanche en particulier !!!) - Chez Leandra l’endroit idéal pour la cuisine créole et le poisson grillé.		Restaurants overlooking the sea. This is a great place to dine if you are planning to go dancing afterwards. Bliss : It features pool, martini bar, in addition to the restaurant and the lively night club. The bar and dance floor are outdoors and overlooking the water. Q Club : There are sections with booths if you are willing to take a break from dancing or to be romantic. Main features: great dance floors, good mix of DJ music choices, young atmosphere, but comfortable for a 40-year-old. Chery’s Café : Music and live entertainment 6 days a week. Menu from chicken wings to steak and lobster at reasonable price. Full of colourful decorations to distract the entire family, you will dance, sing, eat and laugh. Temptation : They aren’t many restaurant such as this one, it’s a must on the Island if you are fond of exquisite cuisine. Frontstreet in Philipsburg is home to some charming restaurants overlooking Great Bay. The dining promenade at night is beautiful with its colored lighting and traditional 'gingerbread houses'.