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Saint Pierre and Miquelon Travel Guide: 83 reviews and 168 photos

St. Pierre from the harbor - Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Surprise!

Who knew that part of France is just 16 miles from Newfoundland? It is a group of small islands that are the last remnant of the French colonial empire in North America. The French came in 1604 and settled. It is self governing now, but still French. The islands were located right by the best cod fishing area in the Atlantic, and they fished for four centuries. The cod have been overfished, however, and there is now a moratorium.

The Islands

St. Pierre et Miquelon flag, under the French one.

St. Pierre is the capital city, located on the island of the same name. There are about 6,000 people on St. Pierre Island, and 600 on Miquelon. Ile aux Marins (Sailors’ Island) no longer has permanent residents, and nobody lives on Langlade. Most of the residents are Basque or Breton.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Historic buildings, lots to see
In a nutshell:It is definitely French.

Last visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Jul 2009
Intro Updated Feb 24, 2011
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Reviews (10)

Memorials Things to Do (9)

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Jezequel House - Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Jezequel House--Sailors' Island Things to Do (9)

The big 3-story Jezequel house was a prefab—it came on a schooner from France in 1850. The first floor was a work... more travel advice

Archipelitude Museum - Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Museums--Sailors' Island Things to Do (9)

The Archipelitude Museum contains items to life on the islands and the fishing industry. The building was originally the... more travel advice

Sailors' Island from the water - Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Ile aux Marins (Sailors' Island) Things to Do (9)

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Comments (2)

Pawtuxet Sep 17, 2009 at 6:09 AM Report Abuse

I loved your page. The little island is so pure & precious. Statue of fisherman reminds me of the one in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Isn't this where rug hooking originated?
BruceDunning Aug 22, 2009 at 2:03 PM Report Abuse

Well, the French have a foothold on the continent besides Quebec. You presented a nice display of things on this beautiful island.