Shore Excursion Details

Saint-Pierre By Foot

St. Pierre & Miquelon, France

Saint-Pierre By Foot

DETAILS

  • 11/4
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Take a leisurely walk through Saint-Pierre, starting at the harbor, an area settled in the 17th century around cod fishing, which flourished for next 200 years. Named for Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, Saint-Pierre has the look and feel of a rural French town. It’s only natural as the teeny islands of Saint-Pierre and neighboring Miquelon comprise the last remaining French territory in North America. The official language is French, not Canadian French, and many of the streets and squares are named for French notables such as Jacques Cartier, Louis Pasteur and President Charles de Gaulle, who visited in 1967. Your walking tour will end at the Arche Museum, where you may take a self-guided tour or simply drop in to see the French guillotine. It was used once in 1889 and the townspeople were supposedly so horrified by the execution that the guillotine was retired.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk around Saint-Pierre, taking in the rural French village ambiance.
• Notice the French influence in the architecture, street names and even outdoor games.
• See the cathedral’s stained-glass windows that French President Charles de Gaulle donated.
• Discover how American bootleggers operated in Saint-Pierre during Prohibition.
• Browse the Arche Museum on your own, where you might see a French guillotine.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes about two hours of easy to moderate walking and standing with some steps, uneven terrain and gravel surfaces to negotiate. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and those with walking difficulties should evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability before joining the tour. The tour operator may alter the itinerary without notice for the participants’ safety and enjoyment.

Check Out the

ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

Image Title
  • 1
    Easy
  • 2
    Moderate
  • 3
    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
Have Questions About Your Shore Excursions?
We're here to answer them. Call us at the number below to speak with a Shore Excursion Specialist.
1.866.625.1167