Island history is waiting to be discovered near your St. Barths villa rental. St. Barthelemy in Gustavia, France is technically an overseas collectivity of France, and is one of four territories in the Leeward Islands that make up the famed French West Indies. Gustavia is St. Barth's capital and its main seaport. St. Barths rentals put you in touch with this beautiful island. Although rocky and not very lush compared with nearby St. Kitts, its beauty lies in its ocean views, its culture and its people. This small island, marked by steep hills and deep valleys, boasts a total of 14 beaches of blinding white sand and each one is public and free. The temperature is mild year round, with hardly any rain. What does this mean? It's a perfect place to come and relax. You'll enjoy learning all about St. Barths' unique island history, with several luxurious or quaint St Barths villa rentals to choose from.
Known as St. Barts in English, St. Barthelemy attracts thousands of beach goers each and every year. If you love learning about island culture, you'll fit right in here. Allow Vamoose to help you plan your much-needed trip with its easy-to-use search feature.
Museums
Admire seashells from all around the globe at the Inter Ocean Museum
at Corossol. View a staggering 9,000 pieces, including 1,600 species
just from the Caribbean area alone. 
The
Wall House Museum at La Pointe on Gustavia Harbor showcases artifacts
and photos of Saint-Barthélemy's past, housed in a recently restored
historic building. This Gustavia Museum features ship
models and mock-ups of traditional houses called cases. These homes had
thick walls with either tin or straw roofing. For an outdoor
historical adventure, try Fort Gustave, which sits at the northernmost
part of the harbor. It displays ruins of stone ramparts, old canons, a
powder house and sentry box. The brick-floored bakery is interesting as
well, a sign of the times. Hike in and around this area for some great
views of the harbor.
Galleries
The island is home to many art and antiques galleries, providing yet another perspective on culture in St. Barths. Galleries can be found in and around St. Barths rentals, making it easy for you to step out and visit some on your travels. Galerie Asie offers antiques from around the world, with a concentration on Asia. From contemporary to traditional French art, galleries have it all. The pieces tell a bit about life here, a great way to learn the history. But it's not all just for gazing at. You can buy stuff too. It will cost you, but you may not be able to resist all the treasures you'll find here. For example, The House on Rue Général de Gaulle sells antiques, furniture, gifts and home decor items that will amaze you.
Take back some of the treasures you find to forever remind you
of your St. Barths vacation. Let Vamoose help you get started and see
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