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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…

Celebrates 300 years of French culture and traditions! Experience living history, live traditional music and more! The Second Saturday in June “Hence I have heard the guitar resound soon after sunset, with the complaints and amorous tales of the village swains, and heard the same hand, which toiled all day in the wilderness and in the waste, strike the tender notes of love in the evening. The custom seemed to pervade all ranks. Nearly every house had its group, and every group its guitar, fiddler, storyteller, or singer. As the evening advanced and the beat diminished, walking commenced, and towards midnight the music of the village united, the little world crowded to the spot and danced with infinite gaiety and mirth till past one in the morning. The Waltz had most votaries; the Pas de deux next, and the Fandango was the favorite of the few remaining Spaniards of the village.” -Thomas Ashe on dancing in Ste. Genevieve The French Heritage Festival is hosted by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve and plays a major part in our Frontier French Calendar of Events. It’s a time for us once again to dress as our French ancestors, and carry on 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…

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…