Clic St Barth: Gustavia's Gallery-Meets-Boutique for Art, Books & Resort Cool
Christiane Celle's Rue de la République concept store where photography monographs share the room with linen dresses and coastal ceramics.
Why Go
Half fashion boutique, half photography gallery, Clic is where you drift in for a cotton cover-up and drift out with a Bensimon print, a stack of art books, and a new definition of "understated luxury." On an island wall-to-wall with logo boutiques, this white-walled Gustavia space is the one that feels like a curator's living room.
The Experience
Tucked into a low Creole-style building on Rue de la République, a block back from the Gustavia harbor, Clic opens up into a hushed, minimalist white space that feels more Chelsea gallery than duty-free strip. Founder Christiane Celle (the former Calypso stylist who launched the shop in 2008) treats retail as editorial: rotating photography exhibitions from names like Patrick Demarchelier, Gilles Bensimon, Antoine Verglas, and Massimo Vitali hang above rails of Ulla Johnson, Xirena, and Maria Cher. Coffee-table monographs stack on driftwood tables next to handmade ceramics, artisanal sandals, and organic linens in the softest sand and shell tones. Staff are low-key and knowledgeable — they'll happily pull a limited-edition print from the flat files or point you toward the newest small-batch designer without any hard sell. It's the kind of place stylish repeat visitors treat as a first-day ritual: pop in, see what's on the walls, learn who's in town.
What to Try
Browse the photography book wall first — it's one of the best-curated selections in the Caribbean and includes signed and limited editions you truly can't get elsewhere on-island. Pull a Ulla Johnson dress or Xirena button-down for effortless yacht-to-dinner wear, then check the small-goods table for handmade ceramic tumblers, woven straw totes, and Christiane Celle's own line of resort pieces. If a photograph on the wall stops you, ask about print sizes — most images are available in multiple editions, and they'll arrange shipping.
Insider Tip
Follow @clicstbarth on Instagram before you fly in — the shop hosts pop-up exhibitions, artist trunk shows, and book signings during high season (December–March and around the Bucket Regatta) that aren't advertised anywhere else. Stop by mid-morning when the light through the front windows is best and the after-beach crowd hasn't rolled in yet; ask if there's an unhung print in the back — the archive is deeper than what's on display.
The Practical Stuff
Rue de la République, Gustavia 97133, St Barthélemy · Open Monday–Saturday roughly 10:00–19:00 (hours run later, closer to 20:00, in peak winter season); closed Sundays. Phone +590 590 29 70 17. Walking distance from the Gustavia harbor and cruise tender dock — five minutes on foot from most quay-side restaurants. Air-conditioned. Credit cards accepted; euros preferred but USD widely honored. International shipping available for artwork and larger pieces.
Pair It With
- Absolute Hot Yoga Guide — Roll straight from a morning flow in Gustavia into Clic when it opens at 10 — the neighborhood is compact and both fit into an easy pre-beach loop.
- Abyss Restaurant Guide — Book a harborside lunch after browsing; it's a natural next stop once you've cooled off in the gallery and want to sit with your new photo book.
- 6e SENS MASSAGE Wellness Beauty Saint Barth Guide — Pair a Clic shopping stroll with a late-afternoon massage nearby for a low-key, non-beach day when the trade winds are up.
- A C C E S S Stbarth Guide — Use Access's concierge/event listings to time your Clic visit with any pop-up exhibitions, trunk shows, or artist appearances happening that week.
