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Saint-Barthelemy 1958

 

 

 

An exceptional testimony!
With all 60 photos taken by Hélène Roger-Viollet during her visit in 1958.
Book available at the Artists of St Barth gallery

Route de Saline, Saint Jean (before Sayolita) every day except Sunday 11am-1pm 5pm-7pm.

Eden Rock

 

 

Eden Rock—St Barths, an iconic luxury hotel, traces its origins back to the 1940s when aviator Rémy de Haenen discovered a stunning promontory on Saint-Barthélemy. In 1953, it transformed into the world’s most exclusive bed-and-breakfast, setting the stage for unmatched luxury, gastronomy, and wellness. The resort offers a carefree and fun-filled atmosphere, from the Rémy Bar to the private Rockstar Villa, all curated for an intimate Caribbean experience. For the 70th anniversary of Eden Rock, Assouline presents a book with exclusive archival images, offering a glimpse of the island’s beauty and narrated by St Barths expert Vassi Chamberlain, with insights from guests and locals.

 

 

About the author

Vassi Chamberlain is an award-winning British journalist whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines globally, including Vogue, British Vogue, Vanity Fair, L’Officiel, The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Spectator and Conde Nast Traveller, among others. She is a contributing editor at British Vogue, writer-at-large at AirMail, and a contributing writer at The Times and The Sunday Times. Vassi has been traveling to St Barths for over two decades and her love affair with the island is stronger than ever.

 

 

We became very attracted to the principle of it not being a hotel, of people coming to a place where they felt at home.

 

David Matthews, Owner

St Barths Freedom

 

“When I really can’t sing anymore, I’ll go to my house in St. Barth. I’ll take my guitar, and I’ll look at the sea.”

Johnny Hallyday

 

 

 

If the sands of St. Barths could talk, they would speak of historic legends, wild evenings, and celebrity guests. Equal parts luxury and simplicity, St. Barths is a haven for all of life’s pleasures. From sail boats to super yachts, Gustavia harbor is beating heart of the island, welcoming international visitors to the unmatched paradise. If traveling by air, the adrenaline-pumping landing is just a taste of the excitement to come in St. Barths. An extravagant atmosphere awaits, bolstered by the wealthy, recreation-seeking visitors, who often host can’t-miss New Year’s Eve parties and fabled events.

 

Whether enjoying a casual lunch at Le Select or indulging in a meal at Cheval Blanc St- Barth Isle de France’s La Cabane, St. Barths is a culinary treasure trove. Through the pages of St. Barths Freedom, experience a stay at the Eden Rock, lounge at Le Toiny’s Beach Club, and party in the Caribbean with the jet set—it will be impossible to leave!

 

 

 

About the Author

Vassi Chamberlain is an award-winning British journalist of 25-years whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines globally, including Vogue, British Vogue, Vanity Fair, L’Officiel, The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Spectator and Conde Nast Traveller, among others. She is a contributing editor at British Vogue, writer-at-large at AirMail, and a contributing writer at The Times and The Sunday Times. Vassi has been traveling to St. Barths for over two decades and her love affair with the island is stronger than ever.