Frenchtown

Fine dining and brightly colored buildings are perhaps what this little town is now best known for, but Frenchtown is also the home of one the smallest ethnic groups in the Virgin Islands. Interestingly, the inhabitants of Frenchtown are the descendants of the French Huguenots, who founded this small fishing village in the mid-19th century after immigrating from St. Barts. In fact, Frenchtown was once a community of 1,500 people who spoke a mix of West Indian Creole and 18th century Breton French! Make sure to feast upon French delicacies and visit the French Heritage Museum.