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City Guide 3. INTER OCEANS MUSEUM photography Olivier Zahm

Saint-Barthélemy Plage de Corossol, Saint-Barthélemy

A private collection based on the passion of a sin-
gle man rather than a real museum. Inter oceans
Museum is located in the small town of Corossol,
St. Barths and holds an archive of nine thousand
seashells from the surrounding beaches and other
places in the world: Japan, Hawaii, Africa, Vene-
zuela, Australia, Panama, built by Ingénu Magras. 5. MAISON NOUREEV
Wild Southeast Coast, Saint-Barthélemy
1. PRADA FLAGSHIP STORE
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Rue De la Republique, Saint-Barthélemy The allure of everything ancient, a form of ele-
gance that is disclosed by the very closeness with
Inaugurated at the end of 2016 to reinforce the nature, Maison Noureev is not only one of the
consolidated presence of the brand in Central most charming places in St. Barth, but it is also
America, the new Prada store in St. Barth – both notorious for fashion photo shoots. On the north
for women and men – was designed specifically for area of the island, perched on a dramatic reef, for
tourists’ needs, looking for the perfect holiday ac- many years has been the preferred destination
cessories and clothing. Located on the high street, of Rudolf Noureev. A beautiful patio of wood
the store amazes for its interior design inspired by boards outside, a series of platforms almost slid-
Latin-American architecture from the ’50s and ing into the sea. The kitchen, the reading room,
displays rare pieces of excellent Italian design by the bedroom: everything makes it the kind of
Franco Albini and Giò Ponti. dreamy place you never want to leave.
• www.prada.com • www.noureev.com

4. COLOMBIER BEACH
Colombier Beach, Saint-Barthélemy

In St. Barth, Carreau kept working as a photographer and mostly focused on a that Carreau is well aware of. Waves are a true force but also something that photography Courtesy of Prada Also known as Rockefeller Beach – in the ’60s the
project called AquaViva. It could be described as a waves portfolio, since Car- fades and evaporates in the blink of an eye “By framing the waves, I make them famous American family bought it and built a villa
reau is a photographer of waves. But there’s something more to it, something eternal”. Mightiness and fragility, light reflections, the sound of their coming still visible nowadays –, this is one of the most pri-
different. The images of the French artist are processed to the point of becom- and going, anyone in front of the spectacle of waves is compelled to meditate vate and beautiful beaches in St. Barth, approach-
ing abstract, open to interpretation in form and color. “It’s quite obvious I or connect with nature. “Waves” – Carreau says – “Taught me that something able only on foot or by boat. Locals use if for Sun-
prefer implying rather than telling” he says, “I love sculptures and objects, I’ve apparently violent and menacing can be treated as a positive form of energy”. day picnics, especially during the Easter weekend. 6. CLIC GALLERY
always been intrigued by shapes and volumes, and somehow I’ve been frustrat- The same energy that runs through his decision to leave the city for a Caribbe- Twenty minutes away from Gustavia on foot. A Rue de la République, Saint-Barthélemy
ed by the bidimensionality of photography and painting. The tridimensional an island, to live in touch with the natural elements in a small town, populated smooth expanse of fine sands with rocks dotted
effect in my pictures is most likely an answer to that”. by people who have found a rare form of agreement with the environment. around and one of the best snorkeling spots. Clic Gallery is an art gallery with multiple loca-
Like every original thinker and artist, though, Carreau is careful not to dis- The atmosphere of St. Barth is perfectly incarnated in Carreau’s work. An is- 2. LE TI TAVERN tions: New York, East Hampton and St. Barth.
close too many of his “secrets”; the way he handles and works on his pictures, land with beautiful vibes and a cosmopolitan feel. A place where visitors can Pointe Milou. Saint-Barthélemy It was founded in 2008 by Christiane Celle, the
the peculiar combination of water, light and movement that defies bidimen- find the calm they are longing for but which is not entirely removed from na- French stylist behind Calypso and is also a book-
sionality. He’s more open when talking about what waves ultimately teach ture. An ideal destination for contemplation, but also to explore some forms of A must for night owls, Le Ti is a disco club (but store, a shop and a concept space. Among other
us “I try to capture and communicate to the audience the essential role that otherness, like the pictures of this photographer, a space that provides a large also a restaurant and bar with a boutique) popu- things, it displays and exhibits photo collections
waves play in our lives and on the planet”. But there’s a symbolic dimension spectrum of emotions. lar among partygoers. It is an ideal spot to bring and art books, as well as a special selection of rare
together the different people in St. Barth, offer- monographs and autographed exemplars. The
ing good drinks, gourmet and creative cuisine owner has a reputation for her ability to anticipate
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The objective of AquaViva according to Carreau – and entertainment options. lifestyle, literature and aesthetic trends.
“An energy transfer, from the waves to the audience” • www.tistbarth.com • www.clic.com

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