It is a colourful and lively town in which cruise boats stop over to allow tourists to do good shopping thanks to the free tax zone.

It boasts several French restaurants and others offering Creole specialities, simple and traditional.

In the interesting local market you can find typical products.

There are also elegant boutiques and supermarkets to supply the galley.

Don’t miss the harbour inside the lagoon, accessible by land or by sea (in this case the entrance bridge opens at 5 p.m.); the harbour offers several clubs for an interesting nightlife.