Nature

Îlet Tintamarre (Tintamarre Islet) Also called “Flat Island”, Tintamarre is located 2 miles to the northeast of St. Martin. Covering […]

Southwest Shore It is occupied by sandy bottoms covered with seagrass. The beach forms a 656 feet long cove (200

North & East Coasts The north and east coasts of Pinel are less sheltered and subject to the winds, they

Baie Rouge’s Natural Arch At Baie Rouge, the cliff is pierced and forms a natural arch. A natural “arch” or

Semi-Precious Crystals In St-Louis Garnet crystals are found in the ravine de Saint-Louis. Garnet is considered a fine gemstone.

Pinel Islet Located on the northeast Atlantic coast of St-Martin, and opposite the cove of Cul-de-Sac, Pinel Islet is formed

What is a lagoon? A lagoon is a body of water separated from another larger body of water by a

The North-west Channel It flows into Simpson Bay Lagoon (French Side) and connects the lagoon to the Caribbean Sea. On

The South-West Channel It flows into Simpson Bay Lagoon (Dutch Side) and connects the lagoon to the Caribbean Sea. On

Simpson Bay Lagoon This is a coastal lagoon surrounded by sandbars and mangrove marshes. It is naturally connected to the