Cruise ships will tender you to Ile des Saintes close to the center of town.

Printable map to take along.

Cruise schedule for Ile des Saints.

Watch a destination video.

There is a tourist office in the main street which has free maps of the island.

The fort is well worth visiting but, beware, it closes at 12.30pm so double check that. Admission to the fort is 4 Euros. The fort houses a mini-botanical garden and a museum. The views from the fort are spectacular. It is a good hike, take plenty of water. Fort Napoleon The fort can also be reached by taking the local minibus.

There's a 20 minute walk over the spine of the island to a tree shaded beach.

Scooter rental is 15 Euros for the day. Drivers license required.

To the east of the village lie several small beaches, some within easy walking distance from the tender pier.

Plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants in the main street. It feels like you are in the south of France.

The currency is the Euro.
Most banks and bank machines accept most international credit cards.

Credit cards: are welcomed almost everywhere, the best known is Visa.

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Police: 17

There are cybercafes in Saint-François, Sainte Anne, Mare-Gaillard, Pointe-à-Pitre... there are also terminals in some post offices and other public sites.

The official language is French. Most people speak creole. In big tourist centers and at the northern islands (Saint-Martin, Saint-Bartholomew), they also speak English.

Stores are usually open 8.00 am to noon and from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Businesses are closed Saturday afternoons, Sundays, holidays and very often Wednesday afternoons.

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