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Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve, MO
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Ste. Genevieve

Ste. Genevieve is a sightseeing stop in Ste. Genevieve, MO, part of the St. Louis guide. Cost: free.

· Ste. Genevieve, MO

Why you should go…

Founded around 1735 by French colonists, Ste. Genevieve preserves one of the largest collections of French colonial architecture in the country, including several vertical-log houses open for tours. The compact historic district anchors Missouri's French Heritage Corridor and keeps traditions like La Guignolee and the King's Ball alive. It sits on the Mississippi River south of St. Louis.

  • #french colonial history
  • #historic district
  • #mississippi river
  • #missouri

What's around here?

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