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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. Tour Schedule and Practical Information Regular Season (April through early December): Tours available at 9:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Call in advance to book Closed Easter and Thanksgiving Other times available with advance notice Winter Months: Tours by prior arrangement only Call (573) 883-9622 to schedule Two days’ notice appreciated Admission: Adults: $10 Students: $5 Group and family rates available—inquire when scheduling 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 Read more…

Coffee, Pastries, Breakfast, Lunch About Common Grounds:  Common Grounds is another unique community story that will give you the fuzzies thinking about Sainte Geneviève.  It’s a coffee house that employs special needs individuals, giving them the feeling of independence while giving the customers smiles.  And it’s due in large part to one man: Major Jason Schott of the Ste. Genevieve Sherriff’s Department.  Major Schott is a big part of Ste. Genevieve’s movement towards inclusion for folks with special needs, spearheading efforts to set our community apart by building an all-inclusive playground at Progress Sports Complex, Challenger Field, an all-inclusive soft-ball field at the same site, expanding the scope of Ste. Genevieve’s Independence Center made to help adults with special needs become more independent, and last but not least, starting Common Grounds in downtown Sainte Geneviève. The result of the effort to create Common Grounds has given this town a consistent place to get good coffee, breakfast, and lunch throughout the week.  They serve various coffees and hot beverages as well as pastries, quiches, wraps, salads, and light sandwiches. Read more…