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G u s t a v i a
S a i n t J e a n
C o r o s s o l
G r a n d C u l d e S a c
Th e B e a c h e s
SAINT
BARTHÉLEMY
The Bay of Saint Jean is the most popular
beach on the island but also the beach most
frequented by celebrities. At its center is a hotel
on a small rocky promontory that is at the origin
of its fame, the Eden Rock.
This iconic establishment has attracted celebrity
visitors for more than 60 years. It was built by
Rémy de Haenen, an entrepreneur, pilot and
adventurer, who found it practical to live just steps
away from the dusty runway perpendicular to the
beach that he would later make into an airport.
And so, Greta Garbo, Robert Mitchum and Howard
Hughes all stayed at the hotel and contributed,
unwittingly, to the celebrity of the island and of the
Bay of Saint Jean. Today, other hotels at the water’s
edge, especially the famous Nikki Beach, have taken
over from Eden Rock.
Over time, Saint Jean has become the most important
economic and tourist center of St Barth. The celebrity
legend is perpetuated by the escapades of tabloid
personalities from all over the world, but the quality of
the hotels, restaurants, and boutiques and the standard
of service and entertainment provided every evening ensure
the true reputation of excellence of this iconic destination.
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