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Ville de Grand-Case is a city in Saint Martin.
background
The first written evidence of Grand-Case goes back to 1817, when there were seven or eight houses between the salt lagoon and the sea, but they could not yet be called villages. The owner of the Hope Estate, halfway between Grand-Case and Orient Bay, Carter Ray, planted cotton on his plantation. His mansion was called Mont Vernon. He shipped the cotton to the island of ANGUILLA via the port of Grand-Case. Salt was exported and timber imported through the same port. For a few years there was even a small shipyard. In 1971 the small L’Espérance airfield was built in the partially drained salt lagoon.
Today this former fishing village on a narrow isthmus between the sea and the salt lake has become a tourist stronghold. On the main street, Boulevard L. Bertin Maurice or Boulevard Grand-Case, there are shops, bars and restaurants that are in no way inferior to those in continental France - and accordingly not in terms of prices. This ranges from the West Indian lolos - grill stalls - to top restaurants with French and international cuisine. Some of the restaurants are also open for lunch, but it's liveliest in the evenings. The numbering of the houses starts at the junction to the airfield and rises towards Marigot. The even house numbers are on the sea side, and the odd house numbers are on the side facing the former salt lagoon.
The citizens have worked hard and successfully to ensure that the buildings and streets of the settlement are not abandoned in favor of tourism or that high-rise hotels are built. It still looks very original here. The cruise lines are deliberately not used. Grand-Case is also a good example of a cliché-free coexistence between “black and white”. While admittedly many other places on the island can clearly be assigned skin colors, everything is mixed up here - and it works very well. “C'est la vie” is what they say here, and this simple saying characterizes Grand-Case perfectly.
During the main season there is a street festival every Tuesday evening with stalls, music, art - and of course food.
In the center of Grand-Case, behind the police station, there is a large, paid car park. The parking fee is 5 euros or 7 USD. Refunds are available at many local restaurants.
At the southern entrance to the village, the Route de Contournement turns off, which leads past the airport to the south. The pharmacy and post office are located on this street. Shortly before the salt lake, a narrow street leads back to the boulevard.
beaches
- Baie de Grand-Case. Fine, white sand beach with a growing number of hotels, good restaurants, water sports and hawkers. Many locals come there for picnics on weekends. The water is calm, there are no changing rooms, nudism is possible.
- Friar's Bay. 5 km by road from Grand-Case, remote, small, reef-protected bay with a restaurant. There are some good spots for diving. The Guichard salt lake has a connection to the sea there. The hinterland was afforested.
- Happy Bay. A completely natural beach that can only be reached on foot from Friar's Bay.
- Petite plague. Second beach at Grand-Case, further away from the village, in the north, therefore with fewer hotels, but very good for swimming.
getting there
By plane
- Regional airport Aeroport de l'Esperance, IATA code - SFG, ICAO code - TFFG, Grand-Case, tel. 271 100, fax 278 350. Runway 12/30, 1,200 x 30 m, asphalt concrete.
- Aviation fuel: ATSM / GAS, Mobile Tel. 0690 623 252, 0690 623 252, Fax 511 327
Charter flights
- Chris Air, Tel. 877 570, Fax 870 449
- St. Martin Jet Center, Mobil Tel. 0690 777 089
International flights
- Princess Juliana Airport, IATA code - SXM, ICAO code - TNCM, Sint Maarten, Runway 09/27, 7,054 x 148 feet (2,330 x 50 m), asphalt concrete. Tel. 545-7542, Fax 546-7550. Information desk, tel. 546-7777.
In the street
About 1 km southwest of Grand-Case, La Savane is on the main road to Marigot. Friars Bay, which is even further south-west, can only be reached from the Rambaud district via side roads.
The center of Marigot is 7 km south. Orient Bay beach is 4 km east of Grand-Case on the other side of the island.
The airfield was partially built into the salt lagoon. The driveway at the north end of the village is only 750 m from the sea.
mobility
Rental car
- Flamboyant Car Rental, L´Espérance airfield. Tel.: (0)590 875 099.
- Gilou Location, La Savane, opposite the petrol station. Mobile: (0)690 342 222, Fax: (0)590 528 513.
- Wally Car Rental, 131 Boulevard La Savane. Tel.: (0)590 357 196.
Gas station
- Essence Cadisco Station, Boulevard Grand-Case / Route d’Orient Bay.
- trio, La Savane. Tel.: (0)590 872 805.
activities
Boat charter
- O2 limits, Grand-Case Beach Club. Tel.: (0)590 522 370, Mobile: (0)690 500 400, Fax: (0)590 522 371.
Skydiving
fishing
Kayaks
Diving
- O2 limits, Grand-Case Beach Club. Tel.: (0)590 522 370, Mobile: (0)690 500 400, Fax: (0)590 522 371.
- Watersports Creole Skirt, Rue Petite Plage, Grand-Case Beach Club. Mobile: (0)690 737 605. Open: daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
shop
- Atelier des Tropismes, 107 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 291 060, Fax: (0)590 291 060. Open: daily 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Big Blue, 101 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 871 410. Keepsake, boutique.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- La Boheme, 90 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 296 353, Fax: (0)590 872 897. Boutique, beach wear.
kitchen
- Spicy, Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 870 742.
- Le Pressoir, 30 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 877 662, Fax: (0)590 529 822. French, very expensive.Open: daily 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Le Calmos Café, opposite the cultural center, 40 Boulevard de Grand-Case, Grand-Case Beach. Tel.: (0)590 290 185, Fax: (0)590 875 214. Beach bar.
- La Bodega (ex La Case à Rhums), 56 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 275 738. Creole, medium prices.Open: daily 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- G's snack, Boulevard de Grand-Case, opposite du Soleil. Quick meals.
- Restaurant du Soleil, 60 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 879 232, Fax: (0)590 510 284. Creole, medium prices to expensive.Open: daily 12 noon - 3 p.m. 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Il Nettuno, 70 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 877 738, Fax: (0)590 877 738. Italian.Open: daily 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., closed in September.
- Bistrot Caraibes, 81 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 290 829, Fax: (0)590 290 829. French.Open: daily 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Le Fish Pot, 82 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 875 088, Fax: (0)590 872 037. French.Open: daily 12 noon - 3 p.m. 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Le Tastevin, 86 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 875 545, Fax: (0)590 874 948. French, very expensive.Open: daily 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- L`Auberge Gourmande, 89 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 877 337, Fax: (0)590 292 446. French, very expensive.Open: daily 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- The Villa (ex L`Alabama), 93 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 523 659, Mobile: (0)690 734 191. French, expensive.Open: daily 5.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m., closed on Mondays in the off-season.
- L`Escapade, 94 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 877 504, Fax: (0)590 877 504. French, very expensive.Open: daily 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Le Cottage, 97 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 290 330, Fax: (0)590 295 188. French, expensive.Open: daily 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., closed on Sundays in the summer season.
- Malanga, 103 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Mobile: (0)690 274 796.
- La California, 134 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 875 557, Fax: (0)590 879 954. Italian, medium prices.Open: daily from 12 noon.
- L’Estaminet (ex Le Mambo), 139 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 290 025. Creole, only 24 seats.Open: daily from 6 p.m., closed on Mondays in the summer season.
- Chez Martine Restaurant & Guest House, 140 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 875 159, Fax: (0)590 878 730. French, expensive.Open: 12 noon - 2 p.m. 6.30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- La Noche (ex Bombay Brasserie), 147 Boulevard Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 297 289. Indian.Open: daily except Mon 7 p.m. - midnight.
- Le Portofino, 181 Boulevard Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 290828, (0)590 875234. Italian.Open: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
- Le Ti Coin Creole, Route de Petite Plage. Tel.: (0)590 879 209. Creole, medium prices.Open: daily from 12 noon.
- Spiga restaurant, 4 Route de l`Esperance. Tel.: (0)590 524 783. Italian.Open: daily 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Sunset Cafe, Grand-Case Beach Club. Tel.: (0)590 875 187, Fax: (0)590 871 774. French, medium prices to expensive.Open: daily 7.30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Friar's Bay Beach Cafe, Friar's Bay Beach. Tel.: (0)590 878 381. Open: Opening times: daily 9 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.
nightlife
- Friar's Bay Beach Cafe, Friar's Bay Beach. Tel.: (0)590 491 687. Open: Sun 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. live music.
accommodation
- California, 134 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 875 557, Fax: (0)590 879 954. 5 apartments, restaurant, beach.Price: Summer prices: Apartment 750 US $ per week; in winter: Apartment US $ 900 per week.
- Chez Martine, 140 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 875 159, Fax: (0)590 878 730. 7 rooms, restaurant, bar, beach.
- Grand-Case Beach Club ****, 21 Route de Petite Plage. Tel.: (0)590 875 187, Fax: (0)590 875 993. 71 apartments and studios, restaurant, bar, pool, boutique, car and boat rental, floodlit tennis court, beach; Location: at the northern end of the village.
- Hévéa *, 163 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 875 685, Fax: (0)590 878 388. 2 rooms and 6 studios, restaurant; Location: separated from the beach by the main road.
- Hotel L`Atlantide Residence *, Boulevard Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 870 980, Fax: (0)590 871 236. 10 studios, restaurant, beach.Price: Prices in summer: Studio 117 € per night, 585 € per week; in winter: studio € 134 per night, € 671 per week.
- L'Esplanade ***, On the Hill, Sur la Colline. Tel.: (0)590 870 655, Fax: (0)590 872 915. 24 apartments and 8 suites, restaurant, snack bar, pool bar, 2 pools, conference room for 25 people; Location: on a hill, 500 m from the beach. The facility is owned by the same company as the Le Petit Hotel.
- Le Petit Hotel ***, 248 Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 290 965, Fax: (0)590 870 919. 10 studios and 1 suite, restaurant, bar, pool, car rental, beach. The facility is part of the L’Esplanade Hotel.Price: Summer prices: Studio 265-305 US $, Suite for 4 people 375 US $; Prices in winter studio 415-455 US $, suite for 4 people 525 US $. Rental prices include breakfast, plus 15% tax.
- Les Alizés Motel, Boulevard de Grand-Case. Tel.: (0)590 879 538, Fax: (0)590 293 171. 12 rooms, beach.
- Beach Residence ***, Plague grand case. Tel.: (0)590 879 646, Fax: (0)590 877 104. 6 studios and 11 suites, restaurant, kids club, beach.Price: Prices in summer: Studio 118 € per night, 589 € per week, Suite 128 € per night, 642 € per week; in winter: studio € 138 per night, € 689 per week, suite € 150 per night, € 749 per week.
health
Practical advice
- Gendarmerie, Brigade de La Savane, Grand-Case route. Tel.: (0)590 523 000.
- Police Municipale. Tel.: (0)590 871 976, Fax: (0)590 771 249.
trips
literature
Web links
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