An unscripted amble through the saintois village — pastel Creole houses, the fish market at dawn, a bakery selling tourment d'amour tarts still warm.
What to expect
Starting at the harbor where saintois fishing boats unload their catch, you wander narrow lanes of tin-roofed Creole cottages painted in faded pastels, past the church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, and toward the bakeries turning out tourment d'amour, the island's signature coconut tart, straight from the oven. Locals nod hello; there's no queue and no script.
Good to know
Go before 9am for the freshest pastries and the market at its most alive; most of the village is walkable in under an hour, leaving the rest of the morning free for the beach or fort.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Les Saintes — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.