Quarter Of Orleans: Discover Nature and Cultural Heritage

If you’re looking for a hotel for a stay in Quarter Of Orleans, the local history and Amuseum Naturalis may play a role in choosing your destination. The museum offers a tangible point of reference for the nature, cultural heritage, and culture of Saint Martin; the history of the quarter adds to this perspective.

Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House

Amuseum Naturalis is a free community museum about the nature, cultural heritage, and culture of the island of Saint Martin. It is located at The Old House in French Quarter, a historic plantation building. Directly in front of The Old House, “La Dernière Frontière” is on permanent display. The museum and building therefore present distinct cultural and historical perspectives in one specific place.

All the museum’s exhibitions are outdoors. They include an open-air exhibition area, outdoor spaces, viewpoints, and gardens with displays about agricultural heritage. There is also a bush tea garden and exhibitions on St. Martin poetry. For your visit, this means a mix of nature, garden, and cultural themes, rather than a focus on just one exhibition area.

Self-guided visits are possible on any day of the week during daylight hours. The self-guided format gives you the flexibility to explore the different topics in any order. Check the latest visitor information before your visit, and plan to visit the museum during daylight hours.

Early Settlement History

Quartier d’Orléans is one of the earliest settlements on the French side of St. Martin. This historical designation refers to the place as a settlement; The Old House adds to it as a named historic plantation building in French Quarter. This gives you two perspectives when choosing a destination: the development of the quarter and a specific building that houses the museum.

Additional Perspectives in the Collectivity of Saint Martin

Another perspective is the wider destination of the Collectivity of Saint Martin. There, the coast of Tintamare is part of the nature reserve and is fully protected. On Tintamare, a small path connects Baie Blanche with the lagoon beach in the south of the island. This beach is accessible only on foot; suitable footwear is recommended. Rocher Créole is also part of the nature reserve and is fully protected and regulated.

A viewpoint beside the post office in Grand-Case looks out over the Étangs du Cimetière. In Marigot, Fort Louis is now abandoned; from there, panoramic views extend across the island and its surroundings. For travel planning, there is a specific difference: at the lagoon beach, the walk is part of the access information, while the details about Grand-Case and Fort Louis each highlight a view of the surrounding area.

More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Cul-de-Sac, Anse Marcel, Orient Bay, Sandy Ground, Grand-Case, Marigot, Oyster Pond

For the wider travel overview: Collectivity of Saint Martin.