Ste. Genevieve

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, as one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations. The City of Ste. Genevieve is committed to being a great place to live, work, and play. To accomplish this mission, the City will create and deliver programs, policies, and services that improve the lives of their citizens, employees, and visitors, while also supporting existing businesses and attracting new businesses and industry to the area.

The city, which was founded in 1735, is known today for its impressive collection of beautiful French Colonial-style buildings, which is the nation's largest collection of its kind. More than 150 buildings in the city were built before the nineteenth century, many of which are now open to the public as living history museums showcasing unique French Creole Colonial architectural elements such as vertical wood post construction. Visitors can stay in charming bed and breakfasts housed in National Historic Landmark Buildings or dine at local favorites such as Sirro's Restaurant, Stella and Me, and the Old Brick House. The Jour de Fête French Colonial Festival is one of the city's annual special events.

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Address: The City of Ste. Genevieve, 165 S. 4th Street, Ste. Genevieve MO 63670
Phone: (573) 883-5400
Website: http://www.stegenevieve.org/