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Introduction In 2023, Saint Barthélemy welcomed a record 292,835 visitors—up 9.9% from 2022 and even surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 3.9%. A major factor behind this growth is the island’s significant shift toward luxury tourism, highlighted by the increase of five-star hotels, now making up 52% of the accommodations, nearly doubling from 27% in 2015. Luxury…

The French TV series Commandant Saint-Barth, airing on TF1 since November 2024, is a sunny crime comedy starring comedian Florent Peyre. Despite what the name suggests, the series isn’t set in Saint Barthélemy. Instead, it’s filmed in Guadeloupe, on the island of Grande-Terre, mainly in the town of Sainte-Anne. So why the name Saint-Barth? What…

Ever watched Death in Paradise and thought: “Wait, this looks suspiciously like Saint-Barthélemy”? You’re not imagining things. Though the BBC’s long-running murder mystery is technically set on the fictional island of Saint Marie, everything from the beaches to the bilingual signage feels eerily familiar—especially if you know St. Barts well. So what’s the connection? Let’s…

In the realm of tropical crime dramas, Commandant Saint-Barth emerges as TF1’s latest venture, blending humor, mystery, and sun-soaked settings. While it doesn’t unfold in Saint-Barthélemy, the series evokes the island’s ambiance, offering viewers a familiar yet distinct experience. 🌴 The Premise: A Return to Paradise The series follows Commandant Gabriel Saint-Barthélémy, portrayed by Florent…

It’s no secret: series like Commandant Saint-Barth and Death in Paradise are often not masterpieces of television. Critics regularly call them cliché, formulaic, or visually pretty but narratively thin. So why do these shows keep being produced—and why do audiences keep watching? 1. 📊 Low-Risk, High-Comfort Programming These series fall into a category that TV…