Grand Case
Spend time on the beach, then try French and Creole cooking in Grand Case, a seaside village on the French side of Saint-Martin.
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Grand Case is a seaside village on the French side of Saint-Martin, in the northeastern Caribbean. Visitors come for its beach and restaurants along Boulevard de Grand Case, where French and Caribbean cooking is served. For a casual meal, local lolos serve Creole dishes in an open-air setting. The village is a good fit if you want to pair time by the water with a meal nearby.
You can visit Grand Case for a few hours or stay longer for more beach time and meals. December through April is the drier season, making it a popular time to visit the Caribbean. Plan a few hours if you want to swim and eat, or stay overnight for a slower visit. Grand Case is a small village, so it is less suited to travellers looking for a large town with a wide range of urban attractions.
Grand Case in five
- Carry euros for small purchasesGrand Case is on the French side of the island, where the euro is the official currency. Carry some cash for businesses that do not accept cards.
- Check France-Visas for your passportEntry rules depend on your nationality and trip. Check the French government’s visa service before travelling.Visas and entry
- Save 112 for emergenciesCall 112 for emergency services in St-Martin. Save the number before you need it.
- Ask about dinner reservationsContact a restaurant to check whether it takes reservations.
- Use a car or taxi to reach other townsA car or taxi can help you reach other parts of the island from Grand Case.Getting around
Need to know
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Entry
- Entry rules depend on nationality; check France-Visas Read more
- Emergency
- 112 emergency; 15 medical, 17 police, 18 fire
- Tipping
- Service is included; tipping is optional
- Time
- UTC−4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchDry season
- AprilDry season
- MayHotter, humid
- JuneRain increases
- JulyHurricane season
- AugustHurricane season
- SeptemberHurricane risk
- OctoberRain, storm risk
- NovemberRain easing
- DecemberDry season
Right now in Grand Case
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 79%
- Wind
- 30 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 69%
Marigot
07:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today30°29°69%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 29°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Tue29°28°31%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 31%.
- Wed29°28°27%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 27%.
- Thu29°27°35%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Fri29°27°67%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 67%.
- Sat29°26°75%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 75%.
- Sun29°27°62%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 62%.
Updated 04:18 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Marigotabout 20 to 30 min by carVisit the French-side capital for shops, restaurants and its waterfront.
- Orient Bayabout 20 to 30 min by carVisit a beach on the island’s east coast.
- Philipsburgabout 30 to 45 min by carCross to the Dutch side for the capital’s waterfront and shops.
Before you go to Grand Case
Rules for Grand Case, checked
- Check entry requirements for your passport on France-Visas before travelling; requirements depend on nationality and trip.Source
- Grand Case is on the French side of the island. Check entry requirements separately before crossing to the Dutch side.
- Service is included in French restaurant bills, so tipping is optional.
Plan around Grand Case
Plan a trip across the island’s French and Dutch sides
Read the guideGetting aroundCompare transport options for your trip
Read the guideMoney and costsPlan cash, cards and your travel budget
Read the guideVisas and entryCheck entry requirements for your passport
Read the guideWhere to stayChoose a base for your trip
Read the guideGrand Case FAQ
Where is Grand Case, St Martin?
Grand Case is a village on the French side of St-Martin, on the island shared with Sint Maarten. It is on the island’s northern coast.
Is Grand Case worth visiting?
Grand Case suits travellers looking for a small coastal village with a beach and restaurants. It is less suited to those who want to stay within walking distance of a large town.
How many days do you need in Grand Case?
Two or three days gives you time for the village, beach and a trip elsewhere on the island. Stay longer for a slower beach visit.
Do you need a car in Grand Case?
You do not need a car to stay in the village, but a car or taxi can help you reach other parts of St-Martin. Compare transport options before booking your accommodation.
What currency is used in Grand Case?
The official currency on the French side is the euro. Carry some cash for small purchases and check with businesses about card acceptance.
When is the best time to visit Grand Case?
December to April is the drier part of the year. Check official weather and travel advice if you plan to visit during the Atlantic hurricane season.