The National Cathedral sits on Mount St. Alban and is one of the largest cathedrals in the country. The stained glass, stone carvings, and soaring ceilings are impressive, and the grounds are pleasant to wander. Guided tours, led by staff who know the history and architecture inside out, are the best way to explore.

The exhibits at the Sint Maarten Museum provide insight into the cultural heritage and the natural history of the island. Learn about the people who helped shape Sint Maarten into the place it is today and about its industry, geography, plants and wildlife.

The narrow, winding streets that tether the Citadel of Bonifacio together are a pleasing reminder of Medieval engineering and architecture that culminates in the surprisingly efficient and practical design of the fortress. At the entrance to the Genoese inspired walled town lies the imposing Bastion de l’Étendard, protruding from the cliff face to visibly demonstrate the military capabilities of the fortified stronghold which had in the past been the muster point for troops protecting the city. Scale the steep staircase from the Marina, cross the drawbridge of the Porte de Gênes and pass through the adjoining museum to get a sense of what life was like on the cliffs of Corsica hundreds of years ago.