A few tips
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About
St Barths |
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St
Barth is a French Island and is subject to the French immigration.
At your arrival, you will need a passport or identity card and visa
depending of your country of origin.
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The
climate in St. Barths is tropical and dry. The temperature is nearly
constant at 28°C in winter, 30° in summer. The sea is at
26°C in winter and 30°C in summer. Light, cotton clothing is the best choice. Bathing suits are restricted to the beaches, for women, the pareo is king. |
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With
respect to metropolitan France, it is 6 hours earlier in St Barth
in summer, 5 in winter. With the United States, St Barth is at the
same time as New York in summer, one hour later in winter.
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We
are in France here, so the official language is French. English is however,
understood practically everywhere. |
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The
legal currency is the Euro. Dollars however, are accepted everywhere.
The exchange rate is subject to fluctuation, so it's a good idea
to check it before you leave. Five banks and several ATM's are at
your disposal on the island.
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Voltage
in St. Barts is 220 V - 60 Hz. Most of the hotels
and villas are equipped with 220 - 110v transformers |
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Catholic
Churches Gustavia Church 05.90.27.60.34: every other Saturday and every
other Sunday. Lorient Church: 05.90.27.95.38: alternates with Gustavia
. Anglican Church: Service on Sunday: 9 to 10 am |
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