A picturesque town in any color ...
Marigot, capital of the French side
The town of Marigot appeared around 1969 and owes its name to the many swamps or marigots that used to occupy the zone. Marigot grew rapidly over the 18th century thanks to sugar cane production and became the capital of the French part, from where successive governors conducted their official business. In 1970, the reclaiming of a section of the lagoon enabled the extension of the village. Another reclamation project in 1990 facilitated the construction of the sea road.
Today, a pretty promenade has been developed on the seafront, running from Fort Louis Marina to the cemetery via the open-air market, in the warm hues of the sun. Now the headquarters of the subprefecture for the two northern islands of St. Martin and Saint Barths, the town of Marigot is home to all the local government departments (Hôtel de la Collectivité, subprefecture services, border police, customs, etc.).
Marigot is made up of a number of districts: Agrément, Hameau Du Pont, Galisbay, Concordia, Sandy Ground, Saint James and Bellevue.
shopping in marigot
Winding through the streets of central Marigot, visitors will love discovering old Creole houses, restored in the traditional Saint Martinoise style and often housing luxury boutiques.
St. Martin is the Caribbean capital of elegance, luxury and hi-tech equipment, all of it duty-free. Making the most of its tax-free status, Marigot has become a mecca for duty-free shopping, with a focus on luxury and French fashion. All the world’s prestigious and luxury brands can be found here. The same can be said of the West Indies shopping centre on Marigot waterfront, next to Fort Louis Marina. These luxury boutiques are interspersed with small stalls, often owned by Indians, Chinese and Saint Martinese, where far less stunning products are touted.
