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The Bolduc House Museum and LeMeilleur House – Two Centuries, Two Homes, One Remarkable Story In the heart of Ste. Genevieve’s Historic District, two neighboring houses tell one of the most compelling stories in American frontier history. The Louis Bolduc House and the LeMeilleur House, separated by just a few decades and a few yards, offer visitors a rare opportunity to witness how French Creole culture evolved during the pivotal years when the Mississippi Valley transitioned from colonial outpost to American heartland. Together, these homes create a living timeline of cultural adaptation, architectural evolution, and the persistence of identity in the face of dramatic change. The Louis Bolduc House: Portrait of Prosperity in French Colonial America The Man Behind the House Louis Bolduc wasn’t just a homeowner—he was a force in colonial Ste. Genevieve’s economic and social life. As a prosperous French Creole merchant, Bolduc built his fortune through a combination of fur trading, lead mining interests, agricultural production, and general merchandising. His business networks stretched from New Orleans up the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, connecting Ste. Genevieve to broader colonial commerce. But Bolduc’s influence extended beyond business. He served as a community leader. His home reflected not just personal Read more…

99 North Main Street Ste. Geneviève, MO 63670 Call us at 505-210-0008 Dr. Hertich’s House is a premier Airbnb within walking distance of all major historic houses, historic sights, and various restaurants in Ste. Geneviève. This 1850 house was the residence and clinic of one of Ste. Geneviève’s first doctors. Newly restored under new ownership, Dr. Hertich’s House is luxury lodging perfect as a getaway for honeymooners, anniversaries, and other special occasions. The Doctor’s House offers four, three-room suites with king beds, gas-burning fireplaces, and large whirlpool baths. Read more…

9 North Main Street Ste. Geneviève, MO 63670 Call us at 573.883.2479 Audubon’s Hotel is truly a step back in time. Our seven boutique-style rooms offer Old-World charm with modern amenities, and a staff dedicated to providing you with a stay you will not soon forget. First opened in 1904 as the City Hotel and fully remodeled in 2018, this century-old building provides comfortable, boutique-style lodging, nestled in the heart of the Ste. Geneviève Historic District. Audubon’s Hotel is a rated establishment within the prestigious AAA Diamond Program, assuring guests that the quality of their stay is of the highest importance. Woven into the storied history of Ste. Geneviève, Missouri, Audubon’s Hotel is where the past meets the present! Read more…

Living History at the Linden House – Step Into the Past Every Saturday from late March through early November, the Linden House opens its doors to offer something rare and wonderful: the chance to experience French Creole colonial life not as distant history locked behind velvet ropes, but as living, breathing, tactile reality. This isn’t passive observation—it’s active engagement with the past, where visitors of all ages can touch history and truly understand how people lived, worked, and entertained themselves in early 19th-century Ste. Genevieve. A House That Tells Many Stories The Linden House itself embodies the layered history of Ste. Genevieve. Built in stages from 1811/1812 through the 1930s, the structure reflects how families adapted and expanded their homes across generations, responding to changing needs, prosperity, and architectural fashions. The earliest portions date to just after the Louisiana Purchase, when French Creole families were navigating the transition from Spanish and French rule to American governance. Later additions show how the property evolved as the 19th century progressed and eventually entered the 20th century. This architectural mixture —where different eras exist within a single structure—makes the Linden House particularly well-suited for living history interpretation. It’s not frozen at a single Read more…

Main Street Inn Bed & Breakfast – Where Art, History, and Vision Transform Hospitality in Sainte Geneviève Step through the doors of the Main Street Inn Bed & Breakfast and you immediately understand that your time here will be a curate experience. Originally built in 1882 as the Meyer Hotel, this three-story brick landmark has welcomed travelers to Sainte Geneviève for more than 140 years. But following an extensive year-long renovation, proprietors Susan O’Donnell and Patrick Fahey transformed this historic property into something extraordinary: a bed and breakfast where world-class art, meticulous attention to preservation, and genuine hospitality create an experience that aligns with what you’d expect in Missouri’s oldest city. The Main Street Inn stands as home, gallery and gathering place, historic structure and comfortable retreat. Here, you’re encourage to meander through the house and take inspiration in the work that went into its restoration and the nuance of its collection.  For those visitors that are looking to bring home fresh inspiration to their design sensibilities, this is the stay for you. This is lodging for people who appreciate art, value history, and seek accommodations with personality and purpose rather than generic hotel uniformity. An Unexpected Gallery in Missouri’s Read more…