The History of

Eden Rock – St Barths

A storied hideaway perched on the iconic rock in sunny St Barths.

1953

Rémy de Haenen purchases the rocky promontory and builds a hotel upon it, gambling on the island’s potential as a dream destination. His property overlooking St Jean Bay is quick to attract Hollywood’s finest. Greta Garbo, Howard Hughes, Robert Mitchum and a host of other celebrities from the US and Europe become enamoured of the newest luxury hideaway on the map.

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