Frenchtown
A French-descended fishing-village neighborhood west of the capital, with waterfront restaurants where locals go for seafood and a drink.
Frenchtown was founded in the nineteenth century by fishermen of French descent who moved from Saint Barthélemy, and it still keeps its fishing-harbor atmosphere. The community heritage museum displays traditional straw hat weaving and fishing gear. Today it is one of St. Thomas's popular dining areas, with waterfront restaurants and bars serving seafood and Caribbean dishes, and the bay makes a nice spot to watch the sunset. It is about a 15-minute walk from the old town of Charlotte Amalie; take a taxi back at night.
Opening hours
Open all day (restaurant hours vary)
Nearby sights
- St. Thomas Synagogue
- Emancipation Garden
- Charlotte Amalie Historic District
- Fort Christian
- 99 Steps & Blackbeard's Castle
- Hassel Island
- Mountain Top
- Drake's Seat