Although sighted by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1493 and claimed for Spain, it was the Dutch who occupied the island of St Martin in 1631 and began exploiting its salt deposits. The Spanish retook the island in 1633, but continued to be harassed by the Dutch....

Marigot is the capital of Saint Martin, on the French side of the Caribbean island of St Martin. Marigot st martin (french side) is the paradise of duty free trade, luxury and french fashion. It's also a port with departures to St Barts and Anguilla....

Welcome to St Martin island. The tiny (37 square miles) island located in the Caribbean is shared by 2 nations : french and dutch caribbean. The island of St Martin has 37 beaches on its entire territory !! St Martin (french side) is a french territory....