Parotte Ville, Bird sanctuary and museum in Belvedere, Sint Maarten
Parotte Ville is a bird sanctuary and museum in Belvedere where visitors can see different species, including ringneck parrots and conures, which can be fed. The site combines bird enclosures with displays about the island's past.
The museum shows collections of Sint Maarten artifacts, including family heirlooms and everyday items from earlier generations. These pieces reveal how people lived and used common objects on the island in the past.
The place keeps knowledge of Caribbean healing plants alive through herb gardens mixed into the bird enclosures, showing how these have mattered to islanders for generations. Visitors can see these plants as part of daily life here.
The place is easy to reach on foot and well signposted from the main road. Visitors should arrive early to see the birds when they are most active and to avoid crowds.
The birds perform a striking flight display where the whole flock takes to the air together and circles the grounds in organized formation. This coordinated movement is an unexpected moment many visitors do not know about in advance.
Location: Sint Maarten
Address: 3X36+28C, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-16:30
Phone: +17215808516
Email: parottevillesxm@gmail.com
Website: https://facebook.com/parotteville
GPS coordinates: 18.05261,-63.03926
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
Saint-Martin is a Caribbean island divided between France and the Netherlands. The coastline features white sand beaches such as Orient Bay, Maho Beach, and Baie Rouge, while smaller islands like Pinel and Tintamarre sit just offshore. The interior rises to Pic Paradis, which stands 424 meters (1,391 feet) high, and is protected by land and marine nature reserves. Historic fortifications including Fort Louis and Fort Amsterdam date from the colonial period. The island shows traces of pre-Columbian settlement, including the Moho petroglyphs and the Hope Estate archaeological site. Museums in Marigot and Philipsburg document the island's history, while the Marigot Market offers local produce and crafts. Grand Case is known for its restaurants, and places like the Butterfly Farm and Parotte Ville Bird Sanctuary provide encounters with wildlife.
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