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About Our Islands
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!
Where
is Saint-Pierre & Miquelon?  maps.google.com
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.
 Saint-Pierre maps.google.com
Saint-Pierre
is the commercial and administrative hub of the islands.
With a population of 6500, the infrastructure is modern
and urban.
The
people of Saint-Pierre are descendants of Basque, Breton,
Normand and other French regions.
Ile
aux Marins (Ile aux Chiens) maps.google.com
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.
Book
your tour of l'île
aux Marins, the island's ghost town.
 Miquelon maps.google.com
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.
Book
your tour of Miquelon-Langlade.
 Langlade maps.google.com
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.
Book
your tour of Miquelon-Langlade.
Other
islands
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.
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