Gone are the days of scattered Facebook groups and ill-suited international platforms: a new classifieds site dedicated entirely to Saint-Martin has just been launched. Since early November 2025, Petites-annonces-SXM.com aims to make life easier for local residents by centralizing all local exchanges – whether you want to sell a piece of furniture, find a place to live or offer a service.

A tool designed for the people of Saint-Martin

The team behind the project started from a simple observation: despite the vitality of the local community, there was as yet no single, ergonomic platform for posting or viewing ads on the island.
“Facebook groups are useful, but very scattered, and the big international platforms don’t take into account our local specificities,” explain the site’s creators.

Their ambition: to create a space made by and for the people of Saint-Martin, encouraging direct exchanges and supporting the local economy.

A community-focused mission

Petites-annonces-SXM.com has several clear objectives:

  • Simplify exchanges: allow anyone to publish or consult an ad in just a few clicks.
  • Support the local economy: directly connect buyers and sellers, individuals and professionals alike.
  • Remain accessible: offer a free, easy-to-use service.
  • Promoting local products: encouraging re-use, responsible consumption and solidarity between residents.

The interface is streamlined and intuitive, with active moderation to guarantee the quality and reliability of ads.

Strong values: simplicity, security and proximity

The site rests on four pillars:

  • Simplicity, with clear, fast navigation.
  • Security, thanks to data protection and content monitoring.
  • Proximity, as the platform is entirely dedicated to Saint-Martin (on both the French and Dutch sides).
  • Community, by encouraging exchanges and mutual assistance between neighbors.

All categories, from housing to multimedia

Petites-annonces-SXM.com aims to be a generalist. It includes all the expected sections:

  • Real estate: sales, rentals, flat-sharing, seasonal rentals.
  • Vehicles: cars, scooters, vans, spare parts.
  • Boating: boats, jet-skis, equipment.
  • Jobs and services: job offers, childcare, gardening, crafts, etc.
  • Home & equipment, children, multimedia, fashion & beauty, professional equipment…

Users can specify the exact location of their ad, from Orleans to Philipsburg, making it easy to search by area.

A free, easy-to-use service

The site is free for all, individuals and professionals alike.
Simply create an account to post an ad, manage your publications, bookmark them or contact a seller. Each ad can contain up to eight photos and remains online for 90 days, renewable.

Integrated, secure messaging

An internal messaging system enables you to contact a salesperson without disclosing their e-mail address or telephone number. Exchanges are protected and recorded confidentially to ensure user security.

A dedicated section, ” Safety and best practices “, provides essential advice on how to avoid scams: meeting people in public places, vigilance about low prices, secure payment, etc.

An installable web application

Petites-annonces-SXM.com is designed as a progressive web application (PWA).
This means you can add the site directly to your smartphone’s home screen – on Android (Chrome) or iOS (Safari) – for quick access, just like a real app.

A complement to social networking

While local Facebook groups remain popular, the way they operate often makes searching a tedious task.
Petites-annonces-SXM.com offers a clear, structured alternative, with filters by category and location, ongoing moderation and integrated messaging.
A way of centralizing exchanges while preserving local conviviality.

A tool built to last

With this new platform, Saint-Martin finally has a 100% local, free and user-friendly ad site. Whether you’re looking to rent an apartment, sell a scooter or offer your services, it’s all just a few clicks away, without leaving the island or the community spirit.

The team invites local residents to test the site and share their feedback so that we can continue to improve it.

👉 To post your first ad, visit petites-annonces-SXM.com.