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Favorite thing: St. Pierre et Miquelon is a department of France. It is a number of islands. However, only two of these are occupied; St. Pierre and Miquelon. Miquelon is the larger. St. Pierre is the capitol. A ferry runs between them.
You can get to St. Pierre by a ferry from Fortune Newfoundland or a plane from St. John's, Newfoundland. When arriving you at St. Pierre must go through customs. Passports are necessary. The currency is the Euro, but US and Canadian money are accepted.
There are about 5-6000 people on the island of St. Pierre with about 2 1/2 thousand vehicles; You can drive around the whole island in about 15 minutes. It is rocky and virtually treeless with sheep scattered around munching on the green grass.
The primary industry is fishing, followed by government. In "The Day", smuggling was an important occupation; Al Capone visited the island. And one of his straw hats is on display at the Hotel Robert.
For such a small place, the population is very affluent and the place has a vibrant nightlife. Most things are quite expensive. But being France, cigarettes and liquor are cheap. Whenever you buy something, get a packet of Gaulois cigarettes and some vin with it; Suddenly all seems cheap.
The people are curious, warm and friendly. St. Pierre and Miquelon is a "must see" for all.
Updated Jun 6, 2009
Favorite thing: On the North-East side of the island, the Transpacific Hull shifts every year due to strong gale winds and winter storms. This sculpture of rusted iron is visible for miles and makes for wonderful photography.
Written Oct 10, 2006
Favorite thing: This is Saint-Pierre's fourth cemetary. Located on a gentle slope, thousands of monuments are built above ground in a style unique in North America. The Cemetary is open at all times.
Please show respect when visiting
Written Oct 10, 2006
Favorite thing: The isthmus of Langlade- long, open beaches. No public bathrooms, though, just outhouses. so bring handi-wipes. road runs the length of isthmus, all the way to the Grand Barachois seal breeding ground.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Favorite thing: This is the post office on the island, it is apparently an Alsatian style of architecture.
It is a great place to go and send a post card!!!
Updated Mar 5, 2008
Favorite thing: Downtown!
Written Oct 10, 2006
Written Oct 10, 2006
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2 Reviews and 13 Opinions This small private museum is located in Saint-Pierre's Hotel Robert. Musée de la Prohibition is...
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Q: Is there any evidence that Charles de Gaulle spent time in St. Pierre during WWII? Someone suggested to me that he left St....
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A Peice of France in North America
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The travel agent and the official St. Pierre homepage said we didn't need passports. Well, the lady gendarme at customs let us know that was not at all copacetic. It was a beautiful- if hard to get...
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St Pierre is on the way to.....well nowhere really. In fact, the main reason we went there was to be able to say. "We've been to St Pierre." The island, an overseas department of France, is in the sea...
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St. Pierre et Miquelon is a department of France. It is a number of islands. However, only two of these are occupied; St. Pierre and Miquelon. Miquelon is the larger. St. Pierre is the capitol. A...
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I went on a short 3 day trip to St. Pierre in 1998. Being 18, this was my first trip by myself, and I admit that may have been a key factor in the experience I had. I thought the island was nice, but...
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