St-Barthélemy
Artist Véronique Vandernoot's iconic hand-painted ceramic tiles appear at the entrance to every beach on the island, with bright Caribbean colors vividly…
Must-see shopping in French Antilles
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Fort-de-France
This attractive covered market is a colourful, aromatic and busy place aimed at visiting cruise-ship crowds. Here you can stock up on crafts, souvenirs,…
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Martinique
It doesn't take much of a linguist to guess that La Poterie means 'pottery,' and indeed it's around a huge terra-cotta works that this shopping village is…
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St-Martin & Sint Maarten
In a sparkling red-and-white original Dutch West Indies house from the late 1700s, this store trades solely in the official liqueur of St-Martin/Sint…
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St-Barthélemy
This charismatic owner-run boutique is a great spot to pick up some classy gifts. Pick up handmade leather bracelets, St-Barth's-branded Laguiole knives…
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Grande-Terre
This quirky place, clearly signposted off the main road, specializes in items made of seeds – and they all look good. There are seed wall hangings and…
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St-Barthélemy
Around 800 different labels are stocked at this superb wine shop, which also supplies many of the best restaurants, bars and resorts across the entire…
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St-Barthélemy
There's one place on St-Barth where you'll want to be looking good, and that's the beach. If it's time for a new swimsuit, Kiwi can get you kitted out…
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St-Barthélemy
A fancy-spa staple around the world, this luxe skincare and perfume brand has been creating its products from Caribbean flora in this small lab and…
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Grande-Terre
Between La Caravelle and the town beach, this market has 15 stalls selling a wide choice of souvenirs, from hammocks to rum, soap to beachwear. There's a…
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Pointe-à-Pitre
Mammoth mall on the eastern outskirts of town, just off the N1 and N2 motorways. It has the biggest Carrefour supermarket you're ever likely to see and a…
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Martinique
French seed jeweler Matthieu Verdier runs a stall at the big Saturday market selling his exquisite, handmade pieces, all crafted using polished and carved…
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Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France's main mall is a fairly modest affair housing shops selling everything from hair extensions to TVs. It also has a large Carrefour…
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Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Store
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Past a pair of giant red Dutch wooden shoes (selfie alert!) lies this Gouda nirvana, which does a roaring trade in everything from soft-textured Young…
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Pointe-à-Pitre
Pointe-à-Pitre's cast-iron Victorian market is a fairly good place to buy island handicrafts, including straw dolls, straw hats and African-style…
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St-Barthélemy
Opposite the airport, St-Barth Electronique stocks a good range of electronic items and cameras, and sells local SIM cards. Staff are superhelpful.
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Fort-de-France
Stalls at this large market on the seafront stock a decent selection of regional handicrafts and other souvenirs aimed at cruise-ship passengers.
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Grande-Terre
This popular dining and shopping complex next to Gosier's marina has plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from.
