All Places in Sainte Genevieve

Centre for French Colonial Life Gift Shop – Where Every Purchase Supports Preservation of America’s French Colonial Heritage Inside the Centre for French Colonial Life at 198 Market Street—the modern, purpose-built headquarters for the French Colonial America museum campus—French Colonial America’s Gift Shop offers carefully selected items enhancing the educational experience of one of America’s most significant French colonial historic sites. Open daily (Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday Noon – 4:00 PM), this well-stocked museum shop sells books deepening understanding of French colonial history, CDs featuring period music, children’s games making history interactive, and branded merchandise featuring FCA’s signature trademarked logo—shirts, sweatshirts, hats, ornaments, and postcards letting visitors take a piece of Ste. Genevieve’s 290-year French colonial legacy home. Every purchase directly supports the museum’s mission: funding preservation of National Historic Landmark buildings, educational programming reaching thousands annually, scholarly research advancing academic understanding, and professional maintenance protecting irreplaceable architectural and cultural heritage for future generations. The Centre for French Colonial Life: Your Gateway to French Colonial America Understanding the gift shop requires understanding the Centre itself—the sophisticated headquarters facility serving as interpretive foundation and administrative hub for the entire French Colonial America museum campus. The Campus: Since January Read more…

Gabouri Place – Completely Renovated 1890 Victorian in Historic District At 365 South Gabouri Street in Ste. Genevieve’s Historic District, Gabouri Place offers “cozy Victorian home completely renovated in 2018″—preserving circa 1890 architectural character while delivering modern comfort. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home sleeps 7 guests with master suite on main floor, two queen bedrooms upstairs, refinished original wood flooring throughout, updated kitchen with full appliances, gas fireplace in living room, laundry facilities, and private fenced yard with patio for “enjoying the cool evenings.” Location delivers walkability: “just a block from the historical walking tour and within blocks of several restaurants, tourist attractions, historic homes, and shopping opportunities.” Within 10-minute walk: Felix Vallé House State Historic Site, Bolduc House Museum, Mississippi River. Guest review captures appeal: “Annual girls’ weekend and we chose this gem! We have been doing this for many years and this was hands down the best start to finish VRBO we have ever stayed at…the hosts were incredible and very good with communication, and the home, CLEAN and exactly as described…if you are staying in Ste. Gen – this is your place….we loved it!!!!” Book through Vrbo (property #1374611) or contact Ste. Genevieve tourism office for assistance. Read more…

244 St Marys Rd Ste. Geneviève, MO 63670 Call us at 573-880-7189 The Green Tree Tavern is the oldest verified vertical log building in Ste. Geneviève. Officially dated to 1790 by dendrochronology studies, this “poteau sur sole” (post on sill) vertical log construction was built by the French Canadian Nicolas Janis. This impressive structure has also been used as an inn, a tobacco store, and the first Masonic Lodge in Missouri. The Green Tree is transferring to the Ste. Geneviève National Historic Park. Open seasonally. Read more…

The Roads Less Traveled Ste. Geneviève County is home to three historic roads. Three Notch Road: The earliest was the Three Notch Road that went from Ste. Geneviève to the lead mines at Mine la Motte. The King’s Road: The second road was started in 1779 and became known as the King’s Road, or El Camino Real in Spanish, and eventually Kingshighway. There is a rural portion of this road north of downtown Ste. Geneviève that visitors can drive. The Plank Road: The third historic highway was the 1852 Ste. Geneviève, Iron Mountain, and Plank Road. Constructed of wood, it was the longest such road built in Missouri and was used primarily to haul iron products from Iron Mountain west of present-day Farmington to Ste. Genevieve for transshipment on the river. Visitors can drive a rural portion of Lime Kiln Road west of Ste. Geneviève. Read more…

History Conference – Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve Held annually at the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center, the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve’s History Conference brings together historians, researchers, heritage preservation professionals, and history enthusiasts for intensive examination of Ste. Genevieve’s complex, layered past. Presentations span from pre-European settlement through the French colonial period, 19th-century development, and 20th-century evolution, providing comprehensive chronological coverage that transforms understanding of how this remarkable town developed. The event begins with continental breakfast, continues through full-day presentations featuring expert speakers addressing specialized topics, includes lunch, and concludes with Friday evening reception allowing attendees to engage directly with scholars, preservationists, and fellow history enthusiasts. Whether you’re a serious historian researching specific topics, a heritage preservation professional seeking professional development, a community member deepening knowledge of your town’s history, or simply someone fascinated by how American frontier settlements evolved, the History Conference delivers intellectual engagement grounded in scholarly research and professional expertise. Comprehensive Historical Coverage: Timeline Spanning Millennia The History Conference refuses the temptation to emphasize only the most colorful historical periods. Presentations span from pre-European settlement—indigenous peoples who inhabited this region long before French colonial arrival—through the French colonial period when Ste. Genevieve emerged Read more…