10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Saint Martin

Rue de Charles de Gaulle starts at Marigot’s Marina Port Royal on one end. The thoroughfare stretches a few blocks in the other direction before ending at the small but picturesque Park de la Collectivité.

You can find several local clothing boutiques (for both men and women) and a surf shop. The street is mostly known for hosting one of Saint Martin’s favourite jewellers. Jewels by Love operates an outpost of its primary Philipsburg location in Marigot. It’s a great place to shop for fine timepieces and jewellery from luxury brands, such as Patek Philippe and Breguet.

Voorstraat, or simply Front Street, is a busy thoroughfare in Philipsburg. The tree-lined walkway is lined with stores, hotels, museums, and restaurants. Just a short walk away, you have the beach, the Caribbean Ocean, and notable landmarks like Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church and the Sint Maarten Museum.

Front Street takes up just over 1.5 km, so take your time wandering and exploring. You could spend an entire morning or afternoon in this part of Sint Maarten. There are outlets of international brands, such as Tommy Hilfiger and Pandora Jewellery, as well as several shopping malls.

The Sint Rose Shopping Mall sits on Philipsburg’s Front Street, making it a convenient stop when exploring this trendy thoroughfare. Locals usually call it the Sint Rose Arcade – in case you have trouble finding this complex.

While the building used to be a hospital, it now hosts plenty of luxury outlets, galleries and fashion boutiques along tree-lined sidewalks. Cruise ship passengers often flock to this central mall for notable brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Tag Heuer, Cartier and Swarovski.

Old Street in Philipsburg, located right off Front Street, is tiny — stretching only 1 city block. However, it’s noteworthy for quaint, backstreet vibes and hidden gems. The speciality shops lining the stone streets occupy former homes dating back to the 1800s.

You can find a jeweller, clothing boutique, and gift shop, as well as a small cafe serving French-inspired cuisine on Old Street. Even if you don’t buy anything here, it’s such a conveniently placed street that it’s worth a visit for the photos alone.

Back Street is the literal opposite of Front Street in Philipsburg. It sits just across the side of the city blocks, putting it a little further away from the beach (and cruise passengers, as a result). So, go here for smaller crowds, but stellar shopping in Saint Martin.

You’ll find local boutiques selling an array of products, from clothes and cosmetics to sporting goods and souvenirs. Like most shopping areas in Philipsburg, jewellery stores are plentiful here. Haggling is welcomed at most businesses on Back Street.

Le West Indies in Marigot is one of the most luxurious shopping malls in Saint Martin. The indoor complex has 3 floors of shops and restaurants, with views of Fort St. Louis and the Bay of Marigot.

You’ll find popular fashion brands such as GUESS and Ray-Ban, as well as cosmetics like L’Occitane. Foodies will want to stop by the acclaimed fine French grocery, L’Epicerie Fine de Paris. Le West Indies is on Boulevard de la République, just 500 metres southeast of Fort St. Louis.

The Howell-Center Mall encompasses several clothing boutiques, a toy store, a Super U supermarket, and a pharmacy. Located 1.4 km northeast of Marina Fort Louis, the shopping centre is mostly geared towards those who don’t care for the luxury shops along the Marigot waterfront.

You can find restaurants and bars within the Howell-Center Mall, many of which have outdoor seating. Standouts include La Petite Cour and Au Pain Gourmand. The shopping mall is on Médiathèque de Saint-Martin, about a 5-minute walk from Stade J. Louis Vanterpool.

Marigot Market is a fantastic place to find not only handmade souvenirs but also local food and drinks. The bustling open-air atmosphere and waterside setting make for a laidback shopping experience in Saint Martin.

Stop by for a little browsing (and friendly haggling) at Marigot Market, which hosts local vendors selling fresh produce, artwork, and clothes at rather affordable prices. You can fuel up with some street food, fresh juice, and even rum-based cocktails in between shopping, too.