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(Redirected from Orient Bay, Saint Martin) For the community in Ontario, Canada known as Orient Bay, see Greenstone, Ontario. Place in Saint Martin, France
Orient Bay Baie-Orientale
A view of Orient BayA view of Orient Bay
Orient Bay is located in Saint-MartinOrient BayOrient Bay
Coordinates: 18°05′13″N 63°01′19″W / 18.08694°N 63.02194°W / 18.08694; -63.02194
CountryFrance
Overseas collectivitySaint Martin

Orient Bay (French: Baie-Orientale, pronounced [bɛ ɔʁjɑ̃tal]) is a coastal community and beach on the French side of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean. It lies on the east coast of the island.

Until 1985 the area was undeveloped. The island suffered damage caused by Hurricane Luis in 1995, which was quickly repaired. The island also suffered considerable damage in 2017 by Hurricane Irma, which is slowing being repaired.

The beach at Orient Bay has become the most popular beach on the island. A section of the beach at the south end is frequented by naturists.

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