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Plage de Gouverneur

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Remote and private Gouverneur Beach on the French Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy (St Barts.).

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Cradled by high cliffs and untouched nature, Gouverneur is a gorgeous, broad, secluded sandy beach fringing a U-shaped bay. It’s splendid for sunbathing and for picnics. The lack of visitors – even in high season – means beachgoers often sunbathe au naturel. It's at the end of a steep road – watch for turtle crossings!

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