{"id":112751,"date":"2021-09-29T03:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/?p=112751"},"modified":"2021-09-13T12:29:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T17:29:28","slug":"a-bit-of-history-in-st-barts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/a-bit-of-history-in-st-barts\/","title":{"rendered":"A bit of history, in St. Barts"},"content":{"rendered":"
The first European to step foot on its idyllic beaches was Christopher Columbus, who claimed it for the Crown of Spain in 1493 during his second voyage. The island was thus named in honour of his brother, Bartholomew. The island has changed a lot since then, as demonstrated by this 6,458\u00a0sq\u00a0ft villa in the calm surroundings of the D\u00e9vet neighbourhood. The unobstructed sea views are ideal for keeping an eye on approaching ships. Or rather yachts, these days. Times change, after all...<\/p>\n\n\t\t