La Guérite Beach - St Jean

[JEK]

So true, Ellen! Those were some of the best days of my life . . . especially when “Camp David” REALLY was a Camp! (There has to be a new book in our future!)

I noticed a big yellow crane where Villa DAD/CEO once stood. Looks like they are putting in something LARGE. I assume the little yellow house has been swallowed up as well.

 

[TR561]

So 215 minimum for lunch ?

 

[Dennis]

So 215 minimum for lunch ?

Enjoy the “charm”!

 

[cassidain]

Enjoy the “charm”!

on trouve "la charme" ailleurs :nerd:

 

[cec1]

I noticed a big yellow crane where Villa DAD/CEO once stood. Looks like they are putting in something LARGE. I assume the little yellow house has been swallowed up as well.

Please try to observe, John. When I was there in October / November, the big crane was present . . . but my special little "case" still was intact.

 

[lvbookworm]

3 dueling DJ’s now on what used to be a peaceful beach..

So true - and so sad. The space between Nikki and Gypsea has been our favorite spot to spend the day. Sounds like we need to discover a new favorite spot...

 

[TR561]

NAO, Nikki, Gypsea, La Guerite. Mykonos here we come!@

 

[pascaleschmidt]

1902?

Ellen,

La Guerite on Ile St Marguerite in my neck of the woods, a Cannes, opened in 1902.... Long history and lots of twists and turns...

 

[Jeanette]

To put the sound in perspective, Nikki Beach only gets hopping with loud music during the second seating on Sunday, and on Saturday at times. During the week it’s actually quite mellow there. GypSea is much longer than it is wide and doesn’t occupy a significant amount of beach space. I have dined there and don’t remember loud music, even later on a Sunday.

I expect La Guerite will be more of a Nikki Beach scene on the weekend.

 

[cec1]

Ellen,

La Guerite on Ile St Marguerite in my neck of the woods, a Cannes, opened in 1902.... Long history and lots of twists and turns...

Thank you for the history, Pascal! So interesting to know!

 

[cec1]

To put the sound in perspective, Nikki Beach only gets hopping with loud music during the second seating on Sunday, and on Saturday at times. During the week it’s actually quite mellow there. Gypsy is much longer than it is wide and doesn’t occupy a significant amount of beach space. I have dined there and don’t remember loud music, even later on a Sunday.

I expect La Guerite will be more of a Nikki Beach scene on the weekend.

I agree, Jeanette . . . particularly in that area, there’s value for restaurants to be respectful of the ‘hood. Local complaints about noise would invite greater community oversight intrusion. Having said that, I wouldn’t recommend staking an umbrella & setting-up “camp” in front of these restaurants on a Sunday afternoon, unless one is looking for vibe without a service charge.

 

[lvbookworm]

. . .unless one is looking for vibe without a service charge.

:laughing-cry::laughing-cry::laughing-cry:

 

[maryella]

3 dueling DJ’s now on what used to be a peaceful beach..

I agree! Love that beach as it had less wind, fairly easy parking and could hook onto the wifi at gyp sea. Is there any space left we one can set up a beach chair without interfering with the lunch guests view?

 

[elgreaux]

Ellen,

La Guerite on Ile St Marguerite in my neck of the woods, a Cannes, opened in 1902.... Long history and lots of twists and turns...

Hi Pascale, thanks for the clarification...

 

[amyb]

Not all Guerite are the same.
When did it open on St Barths at the Wall House location?

 

[KevinS]

Not all Guerite are the same.
When did it open on St Barths at the Wall House location?

I think that was in 2015. It first appeared in Restos17.

 

[amyb]

Thanks,Kevin.

Can always count on you.

17...boy oh boy and still going STRONG in 2023! You Rock.

 

[shihadehs]

Just spent 2 weeks above St. Jean. The beach to the right of Nikki is all inclusive Nikki, Gyp Sea and Le Guerite.
Not the same quiet beach to take a swim.
And we could hear the pound pound from our villa
Didn’t ruin our day at all but we don’t down go there anymore

 

[Mary]

Hi everyone, What is the top, hands-down restaurant you wouldn't miss on your visit to St. Barths?

 

[amyb]

L'Esprit. Sadly, Closing for vacation June 4th.

Well sad for me, joy for them!