All Places in Sainte Genevieve

The Sunday After the French Heritage Festival Levee Wildlife Refuge Ste. Geneviève, MO 63670 Call us at 573-880- The famed ornithologist John James Audubon lived for a short time in Ste. Geneviève. Audubon’s Walk is a naturalist lead hike atop the Ste. Geneviève Urban Levee. Come see what shows up: cliff swallows, horned larks, red-winged blackbird, eastern bluebird, and more! Read more…

Aunt Katie’s Corner – Where 1930s Glory, Rose Du Barry Glamour, and Old World Charm Create Downtown’s Most Distinctive Period Bungalow Experience Most vacation rentals offer generic comfort in spaces that could be anywhere—interchangeable bedrooms, utilitarian bathrooms, kitchens designed for efficiency rather than character. Aunt Katie’s Corner rejects this entirely. This meticulously restored 1930s bungalow, located in historic downtown Sainte Geneviève just a block off the main drag, doesn’t just reference its period through superficial vintage touches or antique accent pieces. This is comprehensive restoration to former glory—authentic 1930s atmosphere created through period-appropriate furnishings, old world charm preserved in architectural details, and the kind of attention to era-specific design that makes guests actually gasp when they see the Rose Du Barry bathroom or the vintage operational kitchen that isn’t just decorative but genuinely functional for preparing meals using equipment and aesthetics from nearly a century ago. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Aunt Katie’s Corner accommodates small families, couples traveling together, or anyone wanting space to spread out during multi-day Sainte Geneviève explorations. But the real appeal isn’t square footage or bedroom count—it’s the immersive experience of inhabiting lovingly restored space that transports you to specific historical moment when Art Read more…

Belle Ever After Boutique LLC – Where a Mother-Daughter Passion for Fashion Builds Women Up, One Outfit at a Time “Belle Ever After is a family-owned boutique, bringing a little fun and fashion to downtown Ste. Genevieve, MO. We’re all about cute clothes, great gifts, and helping women feel their best. Stop by, say hi, and see what’s new — we can’t wait to help you find something you love!” At 1 South Main Street in the heart of historic downtown Ste. Genevieve, Belle Ever After Boutique represents what happens when a “crazy idea” born from mother-daughter love for fashion transforms into thriving family business dedicated to helping women feel confident and beautiful. Established in 2017, this family-owned boutique now operates two locations—Ste. Genevieve and downtown Old Town Cape Girardeau—plus a robust online presence, all focused on a mission that transcends mere retail: “We LOVE helping build women up! We’re all beautiful in our own way, sometimes we just lack confidence and need a little help showing our inner beauty.” Carrying hand-selected clothing (sizes Small to 3XL for women, various sizes for girls), jewelry, shoes, athleisure, dresses, jeans, sweaters, tops, sunglasses, belts, candles, handmade soaps, and gifts, Belle Ever After Read more…

Birdies Coffee + Bakery On a quiet downtown corner in Ste. Genevieve, Birdies Coffee + Bakery represents what happens when someone with deep local roots decides to do coffee and baked goods right. Nicole, a lifelong Ste. Genevieve resident, opened Birdies with a straightforward mission: serve great coffee. That mission, stated simply, belies the care underlying every cup, pastry, and seasonal specialty. She also serves serious matcha for those seeking alternatives to coffee, but the homemade oatmeal cream pie—flawlessly executed, triggering genuine nostalgia—signals that Birdies understands baked goods deserve respect matching the coffee. The breakfast fried rice delivers unexpected sophistication to traditional morning offerings, while protein-packed egg bites provide substantial grab-and-go options. The menu of specialty coffee changes seasonally, bringing seasonal creativity without ever losing sight of what matters: quality coffee and matcha consistently taking center stage. Whether you’re starting your day before exploring historic sites, grabbing midday caffeine and pastry, or settling in with specialty drink and conversation, Birdies delivers what independent coffee shops do best—genuine quality reflecting owner’s personal commitment. Local Ownership: Mission Driven, Not Corporate Nicole’s status as lifelong Ste. Genevieve resident matters more than casual mention suggests. She’s not outside investor extracting profit but rather community Read more…

The Bossier-Shaw House Site Office and Interpretive Center – Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Gateway to Sainte Geneviève’s Layered History Most historic site visitor centers occupy modern buildings constructed specifically for administrative functions—climate-controlled boxes with exhibit spaces designed from the beginning for interpretive displays. The Bossier-Shaw House operates differently. This is a genuine 1819 building constructed by Jean-Baptiste Bossier as a storehouse for his mercantile business, later expanded by Dr. Benjamin Shaw into a residence, and transformed in the 1930s into the headquarters for the Ste. Genevieve Art Colony—a radical gathering of Depression-era artists including Thomas Hart Benton, Joe Jones, Jessie Beard Rickly, and Aimee Schweig who captured tenant farmers’ encampments, lime kiln workers, sharecroppers, and the human condition in ways that established this small Missouri river town as “the Mecca of Midwestern art.” Today, operated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as the site office and interpretive center for the Felix Vallé State Historic Site complex, the Bossier-Shaw House hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year that explore the area’s history in the context of broader Missouri heritage, maintains a small gift shop featuring books on French Colonial history and colonial period items, and presides over the coolest feature Read more…