The Top Things To Do And See In Marigot, St. Martin
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While St. Martin is mostly known for its gorgeous white sand beaches, visitors shouldn’t overlook the town of Marigot on the island’s western shore. Once a sleepy fishing village, Marigot became St. Martin’s capital during the reign of Louis XVI, who built a defensive fort on one of the town’s surrounding hills. Here is a list of the top things to do and see in this largely off-the-beaten-track Caribbean capital.
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