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Grand Case InformationGrand Case is a small fishing town located at the northern tip of French St. Martin. It's home to several thousand year-round residents, and is famous for its beaches, its bathing, and wonderful food culture. Breathtaking scenery, authentic French and Caribbean cuisine, and a chance to experience local cultureFor many years, Grand Case was a sleepy little village, with a road barely wide enough for one car. It really was nothing more than cotton plantations, fishing and salt ponds. Cotton was shipped to England and salt to Guadeloupe, Martinique and then Europe. Weather-beaten wooden homes straddled the road in Grand Case, a Creole word meaning Big House. As the village became known for its culinary excellence, these homes were gradually transformed into restaurants, many world-class and just minutes from Grand Case Beach Club. Gourmet cuisine from around the worldGrand Case is a microcosm of the world's cuisines, with restaurants featuring American, Caribbean, Italian, Oriental, seafood and of course, French. There are even Lolos, which are barbeque shacks where local ladies grill fresh lobsters, chicken, and spare ribs. Our staff and management have dined at most of the above restaurants, so if you’d like some personal recommendations, please come and talk to us while you are here, we are more than happy to advise you and assist with making any reservations. A village with all the modern conveniences close to our resortIn Grand Case you will find a supermarket, a couple of convenience stores, delicatessens and bakeries, and even a pharmacy. All are within walking distance of the hotel. Grand Case has maintained its village feel and you will find the people warm, friendly and quick to help. If you make the effort to speak with some of the residents don’t be surprised if after a few days, while walking down to dinner, you hear your name called out and you find yourself dragged off for a quick aperitif. Just walking the length of the Grand Case strip, you are likely to hear French, English and Spanish spoken as well as the sounds of Reggae, Gospel, Merengue and Zouk. Most people working and living in Grand Case speak English so you should not have any problems communicating with anyone during your stay at Grand Case Beach Club. Events in Grand Case VillageGrand Case features events year-round, allowing resort visitors a deeper, more meaningful encouver with "old Caribbean" culture. Events include: Events in Grand Case VillageGrand Case features events year-round, allowing resort visitors a deeper, more meaningful encouver with "old Caribbean" culture. Events include: Children’s Christmas Street ParadeEvery year just before Christmas, the children of Grand Case organize a street parade with floats, music and dancing. This event is truly extraordinary for residents and visitors alike. Even though we don’t have snow and all the usual trimmings related to Christmas, Grand Case really knows how to make Christmas special, especially for families. Mardi Du Grand Case Street FestivalFrom January through to the end of April, Grand Case hosts ‘Mardi Du Grand Case’ every Tuesday, when pedestrians take over the street and a whole host of local arts and crafts stalls and several bands are set up all along it. One of the highlights may be the big brass that walks up and down the road, with their steel drums and even a ‘conch shell’ player. Wear comfortable shoes as you will find yourself dancing in the street. Schoelcher’s Grand Case FeteEvery 21st of July and a couple of days leading up to and after this date, is the Grand Case festival to commemorate the end of slavery on the French side. Usually there is a church service in the morning followed by breakfast at the community centre and afterwards the road is closed off to traffic for music and children’s activities that go on well into the night. Grand Case Boat RacesAlmost every Sunday afternoon during the summer months, weather and hangovers permitting, there is a local boat race organized on the beach in Grand Case, often with boats sailing over from Anguilla to participate. Visiting this is a wonderful experience, half the fun is watching the ‘shouting competition’, eating ribs in the sand and cheering for your favorite boat, all of which have wonderful names such as ‘Trouble’ and ‘Perfect Timing’. Don’t forget to bring your camera as pictures of the boats sailing, with their large sails and the back drop of the Caribbean Sea, are spectacular. Live MusicOn some nights, Calmos Café has a live Reggae band playing on the beach. During high season they have a live band, playing salsa often ending late. Blue Martini also has live music most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, depending on the season. La Noche also provides music during the week, and Le Shore will often have music and a modern French scene blasting into the small hours. Do check with the staff, as the entertainment changes quite often, as do the styles and sounds! |
  
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