Saint-Pierre

城市概覽

Although it is much smaller than Miquelon, it is much more heavily populated (about 5,400 in 2017). The residents are primarily of Basque, Breton, Normand and Acadian heritage. There are several small islands near the main island, including L'Île-aux-Marins ("Island of the Sailors"), which used to be inhabited.

如何抵達

There are two principal methods of getting to Saint-Pierre: ferry or flight. Everyone arriving in Saint-Pierre must pass through Customs. Passports are required for all travellers.

By plane

Airport 1 Saint-Pierre Airport (Aéroport de Saint-Pierre FSP IATA). is a small airport.

Airlines Air Saint-Pierre, ☏ +508-41-00-00, toll-free: +1-877-277-7765. The main airline for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. (updated Apr 2022) Operates regularly scheduled flights from Miquelon (15 minutes) and these Canadian cities: St. John's (Newfoundland) (45 minutes), Montréal (Québec) (2.75 hours), Halifax (Nova Scotia) (1.25 hours). From late June to early September, Air Saint-Pierre also operates flights from Paris.

By ferry 2 SPM Ferries. Ferry between Saint-Pierre and Fortune, Newfoundland. The ferry takes approximately 90 minutes depending on weather conditions. (updated Sep 2019)

當地交通

The downtown area can be easily explored on foot.

必看景點

1 La Poste de Saint-Pierre (Saint-Pierre Post Office), Place du Général de Gaulle. The Alsatian style of architecture was brought to Saint-Pierre in the early decades of the 20th century. Shaped like a praying monk, the Saint-Pierre Post Office clock tower looks over the General de Gaulle square. free. 2 Cathédrale de Saint-Pierre. This former cathedral was rebuilt in a Basque style between 1905-1907, after a major fire which started at the old 1852-era cathedral destroyed much of the town in 1902. The church tower was rebuilt in 1975 using Alsace sandstone and rhyolite from the island. A change to Catholic diocese boundaries (in which the former Apostolic Vicariate of Îles Saint-Pierre et Miquelon was merged to faraway La Rochelle, France) lost this church its status as a cathedral in March 2018. (updated Jun 2017) 3 La communauté des sœurs de St Joseph de Cluny (convent). Until 1998, the convent's nuns performed nursing and teaching in Saint-Pierre. The convent was built 2004 replacing an earlier structure demolished in 2001. (updated Jul 2017) 4 La Forge Bailly (maritime foundary), Rue Saint-Jean & Rue du Commerce. This maritime foundery was built in 1879 using French techniques from the Middle Ages. (updated Jul 2017) 5 Le Monument aux Morts (war memorial), Rue Amiral Muselier (behind Musée de l'Arche). Monument to soldiers from Saint-Pierre who died in World War I and II. Across the street on the south side behind Musée de l'Arche there a Croix de Lorraine with a plaque inscribed with a speech by Charles de Gaulle. (updated Dec 2020)

Saint-Pierre Harbour 6 Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse (Le phare), Harbour. A navigational beacon for ships large and small, this automated lighthouse is not open to the general public but is located at the end of an accessible jetty for picture-takers and scenic drawing. When at the lighthouse, look for the upright cannon which dates back to the Crimean War. free. 7 Pointe aux Canons Battery, Harbour. The Pointe aux Canons Batte

體驗活動

1 Fronton Zazpiak Bat. Constructed in 1906, the fronton Zazpiak Bat is a court for playing the traditional Basque sport of pelota. Many residents of Saint-Pierre are of Basque descent. (updated Jun 2017)

購物

There are several shops along or near the south ends of Rue du Maréchal Foch and Rue Maître Georges Lefèvre. However, not all shops in Saint-Pierre are clustered at this location. Sometimes a shop is located inconspicuously away from the centre of town. Shops tend to close for lunch at mid-day (typically 12:00-13:30), and this also pertains to the post office and the tourist office.

美食

There are few restaurants in Saint-Pierre. It is strongly encouraged that you make reservations for supper time. Any hotel/B&B or the tourism office can assist you in making reservations.

1 Le Feu de Braise, 14, rue Albert Briand, ☏ +508 41 91 60, [email protected]. Traditional French cuisine, a large variety of dishes and pizzas, take-out food. Quatre Temps, 14, rue du Temple, ☏ +508 41 43 01, [email protected]. 2 Pizzeria Chez Alain, rue du Fort Lorraine, ☏ +508 41 27 28. Le Skréo, 4 rue Ducouédic, ☏ +508 41 77 50. W-M. Fried chicken, salads, hamburgers, seafood, American sandwiches, take-out food. 3 Les Délices de Joséphine, 10 rue du Général Leclerc, ☏ +508 41 20 27. M-F 11:30-18:00; closed: Oct-Apr. French tea room offering pastries and light meals, part of "Nuits St. Pierre" four-room boutique hotel. €12-20. (updated Jun 2017) 4 La Ruche, 5 rue Marcel Bonin, ☏ +508 41 40 31. M-F 07:30-11:30, 13:15-17:30; Su 09:00-12:00, 14:00-16:30. Bakery and tea room. €5. (updated Jun 2017) 5 Crêperie Restaurant du Vieux Port, 10 Rue du 11 Novembre, ☏ +508 41 27 00. Winter: 12:00-13:30, 19:00-21:30; summer: 07:00-22:00. Breton crepes, French cuisine and burgers. Bookings can be made from the Hotel Robert front desk. €6-25. (updated Jun 2017)

住宿

1 Auberge Quatre Temps, 14, rue du Temple, ☏ +508 41 43 01, [email protected]. 6 rooms, 2 studios, breakfast. from €84 in summer. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Auberge Saint-Pierre, 16, rue Georges Daguerre, ☏ +508 41 40 86, [email protected]. 10 rooms. From €88 (winter) or €136 (summer). (updated Jun 2017) 3 Hôtel Robert, 10 rue du 11 Novembre, ☏ +508 41 24 19, toll-free: +1-800-563-2006, [email protected]. 43 rooms. From €80. 4 Terrasses du Port, Boulevard Port-en-Bessin Saint Pierre, ☏ +508 41 17 00, [email protected]. Has on-site restaurant. €147+. (updated Dec 2022)

B&B Pension Bernard & Josette Dodeman, 15, rue Paul Bert, ☏ +508 41 30 60, [email protected]. 3 rooms. from €65. (updated Jun 2017) Chez Hélène, 15, rue Beaussant, ☏ +508 41 31 08. 9 rooms. from €45. (updated Jun 2017)