This was an amazing morning. The guide was very knowledgeable about all of the butterflies and she didn't spare any detail. Even since coming home, I still recall many details about the life of the butterfly. It was very educational and is great for all ages. I didn't feel at all rushed and even though the farm looks nothing more than an aviary for butterflies, it was a great escape. There is a great variety of butterflies, and it was a great spot for unique souvenirs to bring home. Bring film! It's a good Kodak moment and great to build up some good luck. If a butterfly lands on you, you'll have good luck! :)

The Butterfly Farm (or La Ferme aux Papillons) is located near Orient Beach on the French side of the Island. It is a small "farm" located at the back of a house. The fairly small area consists of a "forest" of plants and trees of all varieties under a large net. The environment is conducive to breeding and displaying butterflies.

To reach the Butterfly Farm from the Dutch side, follow signs to the Middle Region and Orient Beach. Just before reaching Orient Beach, there is a sign pointing down a small narrow road advertising Bay Side Riding Stables. The sign advertising the Butterfly Farm is actually on the left side of the road. Turn right onto Galion Road. The farm is the first place you come to.

The entry fee was $12 per person - a bit steep. We were shown the "farm" area and had about 10 minutes to wander among the butterflies before the tour. The tour lasts about 15 minutes. It is quite informative. There are a couple of cages that contain several chrysalis. Some butterflies had emerged that morning prior to our arrival. Evidently, they emerge fairly early. You are given a ticket to return at any point during your stay on St. Martin (although I'm not sure why one would want to--once you've experienced it, you've experienced it. Maybe if you were a big fan of butterflies...). There is also a small gift shop with some fairly expensive items. Even though the entry fee was pricey, we enjoyed the visit and tour and were not sorry we went. It would be a GREAT place to take children. Their website is www.thebutterflyfarm.com.

The Butterfly Farm is very interesting. They have thousands of butterflies in a large, screened-in area and you see how they multiply, live, etc. in a beautiful natural setting. The butterflies actually land on you and you can tak pictures and get up close and personal with them. A guide takes you around the area, pointing out the different types of butterflies and the plants they are attracted to, etc. It was very educational and a nice place to visit.