Saint-Pierre & Miquelon
is France's oldest remaining overseas territory. As well,
it is France's closest and smallest territory.
Factoids
Area
St
Pierre & Miquelon 242 km2
Saint-Pierre
25 km2
Miquelon 110 km2
Langlade 91 km2
Population 7000 (approx.) Language French Religion Catholic
Highest
elevation 240 m (Morne de la Grande Montagne)
Our
Latest News - May 2008
You may download the 2008 version of the brochure.
Our
calendar of events has been updated for Summer
2008! This promises to be an exiting year for
us all with Bastille Day, the Basque Festival, Summer
Concerts, and our favorites, the Miquelon Seafood
Festival and Saint-Pierre's Crab Festival!
Welcome
to Saint-Pierre & Miquelon, where France
meets North America! Five hundred years of history,
pristine wilderness, clean air, hospitality and
of course joie de vivre!
Saint-Pierre & Miquelon
is South of the Canadian province of Newfoundland, about
800 miles North East from Boston (see maps).
An integral part of the French Republic, they are the last
remnant of France’s
once large possessions on this continent.
Today,
both Saint-Pierre & Miquelon are modern, quaint French
towns and the most original destination in all of North
America.
Although
Fishing Cod on the Grand Banks was the main industry for
centuries, this is an island that has known War, Deportation,
Revolution and the spoils of Prohibition.
Beyond
its history, Saint-Pierre et Miquelon is a wonderful destination
because of its mild refreshing climate, its beautiful landscapes,
the quality of the air and the warmth of its inhabitants.
A small
island situated across the harbour from Saint-Pierre,
Ile aux Marins used to be a fishing village of 600 souls.
Modern fishing techniques contributed to the gradual
desertion of the community. Today, Ile aux Marins is
a living museum and a unique window on our past.
On
the northern side of this larger island, the village
of Miquelon is inhabited by 600 people, mostly of Basque
and Acadian ancestry.
Wildlife
is most abundant on this island and its couterpart to
the south, the island of Langlade. The 8 mile sand dune
between the two islands is peppered with over 500
shipwrecks.
South
of Miquelon, Langlade is
a very rugged yet beautiful island surrounded by steep
cliffs. Several farms specialize in organic produce and
livestock. Langlade is also a favorite summer residence
for many islanders.
There
are many other islands around Saint-Pierre & Miquelon,
they not easily accessible but many bird watchers and
nature lovers sometimes manage to visit these untouched
ecosystems like the Grand Colombier.
Other islands
have been inhabited at one time or other, and they include
l'Ile aux Vainqueurs, l'Ile aux Pigeons
and l'Ile Verte.
Today,
both Saint-Pierre & Miquelon are modern, quaint French
towns and the most original destination in all of North
America. 
Saint-Pierre 
Miquelon 
Langlade 
