Founded in the early 1700s, Ste. Genevieve was the first European settlement in Missouri, settled by French Canadians who farmed along the Mississippi River, produced salt, mined lead and trapped furs. Here you will find unique festivals, shopping, dining, historic B&Bs and modern hotels. Annual events are held year around with the largest street fair, the Jour de Fete, held every August. Visit the Great River Road Welcome Center to learn about the area’s rich heritage and plan your visit. Tour authentic French colonial tour sites including the Jacques Guibourd house, the Felix Valle State Historic Site, Bauvais-Amoureux House and the Bolduc House Museum. After exploring the shops, museums and dining in the historic district, you will find ten wineries and microbreweries sprinkled throughout the Wine Country area, each property with its own unique personality and style of wine, beer or spirits. Explore outdoor attractions like a Tiger Sanctuary, Hawn State Park, Pickle Springs Natural Area and Magnolia Hollow. Take the river ferry to explore other French colonial sites in the region.
Top News Articles
- 2020-Feb 6:New National Parks Leadership In Ste. Genevieve Aims To Grow Historic Site
- 2019-Sept 10: Silversmith's house in Ste. Genevieve, built more than 200 years ago, saved by church next door - - - PDF
- 2018-Nov 19: VisitMO Celebrate the Holidays
- 2018-Sep 6: NPS Signs Agreement with Ste. Genevieve
- 2018-Apr 19: SG to Become a National Historic Park
- 2018-Oct 29: Rural Heritage Days 2018
- 2018-Nov 9: Top Places To Shop Small In Ste. Genevieve For 2018
- 2018-Nov 12: Native American Art & Cultural exhibit opens in Ste. Genevieve
- 2018-29 Oct: Annual Rural Heritage day teaching time-honored skills
Recent Awards and Recognition
- Vacation Ideas for Lovers of American History
- USA Today Features Article on Ste. Genevieve
- Ste Genevieve Included in Reader's Digest Article "Add These 20 Small Towns to Your 2020 Travel List"
- Oprah Says Ste. Genevieve Is One of 60 Charming Towns You Haven't Heard of but Should Visit ASAP
- Ste Genevieve Welcome Center receives Readers Choice Award
- MO Meeting & Events Magazine: What’s New in Ste. Genevieve?
- MO Meeting & Events Magazine: Colonial Dames Win Award for New France
- Good Housekeeping Magazine: One of the 50 Most Beautiful Places in America
- AAA MWT Magazine: Ste. Genevieve’s Jour de Fete named a Midwest Travel Treasure
- Country Living Magazine: One of the 50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America
- Only in Your State Website: Ranked 3rd as one of the 17 Most Charming Towns in Missouri
- House Beautiful Magazine: One of the 50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America
- NewsMax Online: Top 5 Best Places to Retire in Missouri
- Rural Missouri Magazine: Editor’s Choice for Most Beautiful Town
Newspaper Articles
- 2018-27 Mar: NHP Bill Signed into Law
- 2018-20 Feb: Daily Journal: Ste. Gen Closer to Designation
- 2017-Nov 22: SG Herald: Hearing on Capitol Hill
- 2016-May: Congress considers SG for Nat'l Park
- 2015-22 Oct: Daily Journal Online: Natl Park Study
- 2015-08/07: St.Louis Post-Dispatch: Ste. Genevieve...Suitable for National Park
- 2014-06/24: Huffington Post: Preserving French Dialect
- 2014-04/17: Southeast Missourian: What a difference...
- 2014-01/02: Jefferson County Leader: Feb. 1 King's Ball
- 2014-01/02: Jefferson County Leader: Why Procrastinate? La Guignolee
Television, Radio, Internet, Videos & Cinema
Media Contacts
SG Department of Tourism
- Jeff Wix, Tourism Director
Phone: 573-535-0592
eMail: jwix@stegenevieve.org - Happy Welch, SG City Admin
Phone: 573-883-5400
eMail: hwelch@stegenevieve.org
SG Area Chamber of Commerce
- Dena Kreitler, Executive Director
Phone: 573-883-3686
eMail: stegenchamber@sbcglobal.net
Other Sources
- Robert (Bob) Mueller,
Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Geneviève, Inc
Phone: 573-883-9622
eMail: info@historicstegen.org