sbcatcher1 Posted February 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2019 We want to experience the planes but also want to buy some French pastries. Is there a place within walking distance to buy pastries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted February 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I would say that Jules Bakery is the closest and it would be close to a 30 minute walk. Another option would be to stop at one on the way to Maho. For croissants Atlantica was the only ones on the Dutch side that we could find that made their own croissants from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcatcher1 Posted February 19, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted February 19, 2019 We booked the RC ship excursion after reading that the traffic can get backed up. Do you think taxis would be available from Maho to Jules and back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted February 24, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2019 You could take a taxi and ask him to wait. It will be easier that way I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMH Posted February 27, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 6:58 PM, sbcatcher1 said: We want to experience the planes but also want to buy some French pastries. Is there a place within walking distance to buy pastries? Not sure if you want to be on the French side of the island to purchase French pastries, but Maho is on the Dutch side of the island. The French side is about 3 KM (1.8 miles) from Maho in Rue des Terres Basses, but I don't know what the French Pastries are like there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted March 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 6:24 PM, RMH said: Not sure if you want to be on the French side of the island to purchase French pastries, but Maho is on the Dutch side of the island. The French side is about 3 KM (1.8 miles) from Maho in Rue des Terres Basses, but I don't know what the French Pastries are like there. Serafina’s had excellent pastries when we were last there in 2015. Rather expensive with the currency conversion, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcatcher1 Posted March 24, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I am considering canceling my RC excursion and booking with. Bernard’s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman9966 Posted April 3, 2019 #8 Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 9:08 PM, sbcatcher1 said: I am considering canceling my RC excursion and booking with. Bernard’s. I'm looking into that as well! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcacmt Posted May 19, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 3/13/2019 at 6:25 PM, A2Mich said: Serafina’s had excellent pastries when we were last there in 2015. Rather expensive with the currency conversion, though. I really enjoyed Serafina’s while on a land vacation there in 2016. I’d heard it was badly damaged by Irma but has reopened in a different location. Has anyone been since and, if so, is it the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted May 19, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2019 18 hours ago, patcacmt said: I really enjoyed Serafina’s while on a land vacation there in 2016. I’d heard it was badly damaged by Irma but has reopened in a different location. Has anyone been since and, if so, is it the same? I apologize for my typo, it’s actually Sarafina’s. A Google search shows them as permanently closed. Another poster here had stated that they had been destroyed by the hurricane, and that they may reopen at some point, but that was the last I had heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted May 19, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2019 https://www.google.com/search?q=serafina's+bakery+st+martin&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:150061378087984273,rc_q:Sarafina's%20French%20Bakery,ru_q:Sarafina's%20French%20Bakery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcacmt Posted May 19, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Thank you for your response. I’m sad. They had wonderful pastry. Both savory and sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcatcher1 Posted May 19, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Boulevard de France, Marigot 97150, St Martin / St Maarten is the new location I think. I had started a thread a while back myself and got yes they are open & n they are closed. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g147348-d1754928-Reviews-Sarafina-Marigot_Saint_Martin_St_Martin_St_Maarten.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcacmt Posted May 19, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Oh yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcatcher1 Posted May 21, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I contacted Bernard's who I am taking a tour with in July & he confirmed that Sarafina's is open at the new location. If you take his tour (I booked #2) then you will stop in Marigot & can walk to Sarafina's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcacmt Posted May 22, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2019 That’s great news. I took a Bernard’s tour to Orient and Maho the last time I had a port stop there. He runs a great tour company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike2000 Posted May 23, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 9:08 PM, sbcatcher1 said: I am considering canceling my RC excursion and booking with. Bernard’s. I just now booked Bernard's (for my family of 5) for our June stop. Allows me to sit back and have a few drinks on the rides. It's well worth not having to deal with setting up a taxi later. (At least I hope it's worth it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike2000 Posted May 23, 2019 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) On 5/22/2019 at 12:30 AM, patcacmt said: That’s great news. I took a Bernard’s tour to Orient and Maho the last time I had a port stop there. He runs a great tour company. I think (if I read correctly) that on Bernard's site only refers to rum punch ...does he offer beer as well?.......................scratch this question...just re-read that they do offer beer. (I assumed he did) Edited May 23, 2019 by Spike2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrmkr Posted May 24, 2019 #19 Share Posted May 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Spike2000 said: I think (if I read correctly) that on Bernard's site only refers to rum punch ...does he offer beer as well?.......................scratch this question...just re-read that they do offer beer. (I assumed he did) If you like Rum Punch, this is the tour to get it. If you get the Mailman as your tour guide, he makes the best Rum Punch and very strong. We have toured with Bernard's twice before and will be using him again in December. Happy Sailing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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