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
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Grande-Terre
This popular dining and shopping complex next to Gosier's marina has plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from.
