Transcript St. Pierre et Miquelon

St. Pierre et Miquelon
Where is it?
• Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is a small group
of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean,
south of Newfoundland and Labrador. First
settled by the French in the early 17th
century, the islands represent the sole
remaining vestige of France's once vast
North American possessions.
What are they?
• Saint-Pierre - the smaller island, the only
significantly populated town (the capital),
and the central area of activity.
• Miquelon - the larger island (actually three
of them, connected by drifted sand) and
village, Basque and Acadian history, and a
large amount of wildlife, small farming
operations and summer homes.
Where to stay
• Probably one of the best hotels in Saint Pierre is
the Hotel Ile de France which offers comfortable
rooms and wireless internet service along with a
restaurant and bar. It is located right in the
centre of town at 6, rue Maître Georges Lefèvre.
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• Another 3 star hotel in Saint Pierre is L'Hôtel
Robert down by the harbour—a couple blocks
west of where the Ferry from Newfoundland
docks. It features a small museum dedicated to
the Prohibition Era and a souvenir shop.
What do you eat?
• French cuisine is standard in Saint-Pierre
and Miquelon. Those who love seafood
should look into the Seafood Festival that
is held every year in mid-August in the
small town of Miquelon.
Getting In…
• Although Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are
territories of France and use the Euro,
they are not part of the European Union or
Schengen Zone, so immigration
procedures are different from those of
France. Canadians and Europeans will
need passports, and all other nationalities
will need passports and/or visas.