There is also a gift shop and art gallery upstairs. On the East of the French side near Galion Beach lies The Butterfly Farm and for nature lovers this is an unexpected treat. A micro-ecosystem has been created with beautiful landscaped gardens, a waterfall, ponds, japanese fish and peaceful music. Butterflies from all over the world populate this environment and go about their life-cycle from courtship dances, laying eggs, emerging from their chrysali to taking their first flight. There are informative guided tours plus a gift shop and a small refreshments bar.
Photographers are most welcome.
There is a small museum at the end of Front Street - the Sint Maarten Museum showing the history and culture of the island in a series of changing exhibits. If you don't get the chance to visit the museum in Marigot, you can take the opportunity to visit this one. Front Street, Philipsburg Visiting St. Maarten can be very rewarding if you are looking for a brief change of pace and a unique juxtaposition of cultures. When the day is over you can catch the ferry or your plane back to Anguilla and return once again to blissful peace.