Marigot, Saint Martin

Marigot, Saint Martin
Marigot
Marigot
Marigot is located in Saint-Martin
Marigot
Coordinates: 18°04′23″N 63°04′56″W / 18.0731°N 63.0822°W / 18.0731; -63.0822Coordinates: 18°04′23″N 63°04′56″W / 18.0731°N 63.0822°W / 18.0731; -63.0822
Country France
Overseas collectivity Saint Martin
Population (2006)
 – Total 5,700
Marigot

Marigot is the main town and capital on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.

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Population

As of 2006, it has 5,700 inhabitants.

History and features

Originally a fishing village on a swamp for which it was named, Marigot was made capital during the reign of King Louis XVI, who built Fort St. Louis on a hill near Marigot Bay. Today, that building is the most important in Marigot.

Marigot is typical of Caribbean towns, with gingerbread houses and sidewalk bistros. Market days are every Wednesday and Saturday morning, where one can find everything from coconuts, avocados, sweet potatoes and plenty of other tropical fruits and vegetables, all kinds of spices and fresh fish, to fine batik wraps, local arts, crafts and paintings.

See also

External links

www.geographia.com, St Martin



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