Epicerie de Marie — French Gourmet Deli & Café in Marigot
Fresh baguettes, croissants, and charcuterie from 7 AM daily.
Why Go
Epicerie de Marie on Rue de Hollande in Marigot is a French gourmet deli, traiteur, and café that brings mainland French food culture to the Caribbean. Fresh baguettes, flaky croissants, quiches, charcuterie boards, artisan cheeses, and prepared meals — the kind of quality you expect in Paris, delivered on a tropical island.
The Experience
Walking into Epicerie de Marie is like stepping into a French épicerie fine: the counter displays fresh-baked bread, golden croissants, savory quiches, and a rotating selection of prepared salads and dishes. Behind the glass, charcuterie and cheeses are sliced to order. The café side serves breakfast and lunch with proper French coffee, and the deli counter handles takeaway orders for villa guests who want gourmet meals without cooking. Marie's kitchen bakes fresh daily, so the bread is warm, the pastries are crisp, and the prepared dishes reflect whatever is seasonal. For French residents and visitors from mainland France, it is a taste of home. For everyone else, it is a reminder of why French food culture is worth experiencing.
What to Try
Fresh croissant with coffee for breakfast — the simplest French pleasure, done right. Quiche for lunch. Charcuterie and cheese board for a villa picnic. Baguette sandwich with premium fillings. Prepared meals to go for villa dining without the cooking. Sunday morning (open until 1 PM) is the locals' croissant run.
Insider Tip
Epicerie de Marie opens at 7 AM, making it one of the earliest breakfast options on the French side. The croissants sell out by mid-morning on weekends — go early. The takeaway prepared meals are excellent for villa guests who want quality dinner without restaurant reservations. Sunday hours are limited (until 1 PM), so plan ahead.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 195 Rue de Hollande, Marigot. Open Monday through Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM, Sunday 7 AM to 1 PM. Price range: $$ — fair for gourmet quality. Cash and cards accepted. Eat in or take away. Parking along Rue de Hollande.
Pair It With
- La Maison Nectar — Another French gourmet food shop for specialty products
- Les Grands Vins de France Guide — Pick up a bottle of wine to pair with your Epicerie de Marie charcuterie