The Jézéquel house (official heritage building) The frame of this house was brought over from France by the owner, the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, around 1850. Today, the house has been fully restored and is used as a cafeteria during the summer months, and is as well as one of the sites where the Archipélitude Museum has installed an indoor fishing shed and sail-making shop.
faith. Its interior decoration and numerous ex-votos are worth the visit. Go inside and feel the special atmosphere of the building. Many elements are evocative of the sea: the blue colour, the two conchs are used to serve the holy water, the ship anchors, or the shape of the ceiling. Though a modern altar has been installed as required by Vatican II, the old one remains and so does the pulpit. Take time to look at the 14 stations of the cross; they are the work of a local artist of the 19th century and are quite unique.
Also worth a detour when visiting the island: the lavoir (official heritage site) where women used to go and do their laundry, the cemetery, the outside stations of the cross, the small replica of © JC L’Espagnol - Max’Images the grotto of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, the calvary, the remains of the TransThe Grey house This is in fact an old fishing shed that pacific shipwreck, and much more. has been restored and is now used as an exhibit space for the Archipélitude Ile aux Marins Tour Museum. At ground level, you’ll find a Opt for a guided tour and let the guide room dedicated to the first motors in show you the essential sites on the isdories, and upstairs a fully-equipped land. You will hear stories that will make this a memorable moment of your visit kitchen that dates of the 1950’s. to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon. This visit (duration: 2h30) includes the boat fare, The Town Hall admission to all the buildings, and a (official heritage building) In this former Town Hall you can look drink at the end of the tour at the Jézéat old photographs that tell the history quel house. Do not hesitate to contact the tourism office for more information of the island. and to book your tour. Notre-Dame-des Marins Church Comité Régional du Tourisme (official heritage building) Place du Général de Gaulle The church dominating the panorama Tel. : +(508) 41 02 00 of the island is a unique monument, www.tourisme-saint-pierre-etmade entirely of wood and inaugurated miquelon.com in 1874. Its hill-top location is a symbol paule@tourismespm.com of the past importance of the Catholic
Prepare for Your Visit
All these buildings are open to visit as part of the guided tours offered by the tourism office.
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