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Audubon’s Hotel One of Missouri’s Longest Running Hotels At 9 North Main Street in downtown Ste. Genevieve, Audubon’s blends boutique hotel charm with restaurant excellence in a building that has anchored the town’s social scene since 1901. First opened as the City Hotel in 1904, this 120-year-old structure underwent complete renovation in 2018, transforming into seven contemporary luxury rooms, each with private bathroom. Current owners Brock and Megan Gibson—who also own Dannie’s Sports Tavern and The Beacon—purchased the establishment in fall 2024 from the Fallerts and Fergusons, inheriting what Brock calls “an absolute gem” and “a very important place in this town.” With a first-floor restaurant serving scratch-made French, Cajun, German, and Italian cuisine, a beer garden across the street, and an untapped basement cellar, Audubon’s delivers what one longtime visitor describes as “the best hotel in town…the location can’t be beat. All the important historic attractions and restaurants are within walking distance. A person can park, check in, and never get in your car again.” Palace Bar to Boutique Hotel: 120 Years of Downtown Vitality The property’s story begins in 1901 when Charles Petrequin purchased it for just over $2,000. By 1903, it housed the historically famous Palace Bar—a Read more...

Centre for French Colonial Life – Gateway to America’s French Heritage At the corner of 2nd and Market Streets in the heart of Ste. Genevieve’s Historic District stands the Centre for French Colonial Life, an institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the remarkably rich story of the French colonial presence in the Mississippi River Valley. Your Journey Begins Here The Centre for French Colonial Life is designed to be your first stop when exploring Ste. Genevieve’s French colonial heritage. Inside this modern facility, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your visit: thoughtfully curated changing exhibits that provide context and depth, a well-stocked gift shop offering books and items related to French colonial history, and friendly staff ready to answer questions and help you plan your exploration of the museum campus. This is where you’ll purchase tickets for the guided tours of the historic Bolduc and LeMeilleur Houses, learn about special programs and events, and get oriented to the broader story you’re about to experience. The Centre serves as the interpretive foundation that makes your visits to the historic houses more meaningful—providing background, context, and the big-picture understanding that transforms a tour of old buildings into Read more...

Charleville Brewery & Winery  Uncork and Unplug at the Regional Tourism Icon Perched high above Saline Creek Valley in western Ste. Genevieve County, Charleville Brewery & Winery delivers what one guest called “one of the best views in all of Missouri” alongside distinctive handcrafted wines and beers. Since opening in June 2003 as a retirement project, then expanding with a $5 million renovation under new ownership in 2023, Charleville has evolved into a 10,000-square-foot destination featuring an innovative 24-tap iPourIt self-serve wall, elevated food menu, fire pit patios, and an 1860s log cabin lodge for overnight stays. The wristband-activated pour system lets you sample as much or as little as you want while the Saline Creek Valley panorama unfolds below. As one visitor raved: “Upon entering, you are given a magic bracelet that you can swipe on their ‘ipourit’ wall. You just swipe and drink. It bills you based upon how much you pour. Aaron walked us through the process perfectly. Absolutely amazing…This is probably the best food I’ve ever had at a winery. This is not a basic cheeseboard. This is coconut shrimp, fantastic pizza, & ahi tuna nachos.” iPourIt Wall: Beer, Wine, and Charle-Ritas on Tap The 24-tap Read more...

710 Hwy 61 Bloomsdale, MO 63627 Call us at 573-483-9992 Facebook Serving: Lunch and Dinner Daily Cuisine: Traditional Americana Alcohol: Beer and Wine Read more...

Guibourd-Vallé House – Where You Can Touch History’s Framework In a town filled with exceptional French Creole architecture, the Guibourd-Vallé House claims a unique distinction: this is the only place in Ste. Genevieve where visitors can climb into the attic and actually touch the massive Norman truss system—those impressive hewn log beams and wooden pins that have held up the roof for more than two centuries. This rare access transforms what could be merely observational history into something tactile and immediate, allowing you to literally lay hands on the engineering genius of early 19th-century French colonial builders. A House with Distinguished Origins Constructed in 1806 for Jacques Jean Rene Guibourd de Luzinais, the house carries a name that signals its owner’s elite status within French colonial society. His full, formal French name speaks to European aristocratic traditions and suggests someone of education, means, and social standing. This wasn’t a rough frontier cabin thrown together for basic shelter; it was a proper residence for someone who brought Old World expectations and resources to the New World. The year 1806 is itself significant—just three years after the Louisiana Purchase. Guibourd de Luzinais was building his house at a moment of tremendous transition, Read more...

This is the event venue you’ve been looking for! From lavish parties to small intimate gatherings; from weddings to family reunions The Artisan is close to everything and far enough away to provide a modern country atmosphere. https://baetjefarms.com/the-artisan-venue Winner of The Knot 2021 Best of Weddings & WeddingWire 2021 Couple’s Choice Award! Read more...