Historic Homes
Historic Homes
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Bolduc House 125 Main Street Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 |
| A National Historic Landmark, built in 1770 and moved to its present site in 1784. Regarded as the first, most authentically restored creole house in the nation. Accurately restored with the original 18th century furnishings, stockade fence, frontier kitchen, living quarters, 18th century culinary and medicinal herb gardens and grape arbor. Unquestionably the best-known house in the Middle Mississippi River Valley. Open April-November. Admission includes house and garden tours. |
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Bolduc-Le Meilleur House Main & Market Streets Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 |
| Built in 1820 by the grandson-in-law of Louis Bolduc. The brace frame structure with brick nogging is an interesting example of combined French and American influences on local architecture. Accurately restored and furnished with fine examples of early Federal pieces. Vintage herb and scented gardens of the early 19th century complement the house. Open weekends April-November and open daily June 1-September 1. Admission charge. |
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Maison Guibourd-Valle 4th & Merchant Streets Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 |
| Built around 1784 by a pioneer French settler. Handsomely restored, it is the most elegantly furnished museum house in town. The attic with Norman truss and hand-hewn oak beams secured by wooden pegs features changing exhibits and dried herb display. Beautiful courtyard and rose garden contain an old stone well. Open to the public with an admission charge. Costumed tour guides. |
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Felix Valle State Historic Site Merchant & Second Streets Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 |
| Built in 1818, this was the home of Felix and Odile Pratte Valle, members of Ste. Genevieve's premier colonial families. This important Federal-style limestone building features the authentically restocked mercantile store of the historic trading firm of Menard & Valle. The family's living quarters display beautiful early Empire furnishings with original mantels and interior trim. Back porch staircase leads to second floor bedrooms. Charming garden has original brick and frame outbuildings. Open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from noon till 5 p.m. Admission charge. |
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Amoreux House St. Marys Road Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 |
| Built circa 1792 by Jean Baptiste St. Gemme Beauvais this home overlooks le grand champ, the agricultural fields of Ste. Genevieve. Its upright cedar log walls are set directly in the earth, in the rare poteaux-en-terre method of construction. Heavy, hewn timbers form the Norman truss which supports the steeply-pitched roof, reminiscent of French Canada. Purchased by Benjamin Amoureax in 1852, the house is now part of the Felix Valle State Historic Site. Open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from noon till 5 p.m. |
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