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Saint-Barthélemy

Saint-Barthélemy is a French island in the Caribbean among the Leeward Islands. St Barts has long been considered a playground of the rich and famous and is known for its beautiful pristine beaches, gourmet dining in chic restaurants and high-end designer shopping. There is one small airport that can only accommodate small prop planes from St Martin and San Juan, and the harbour is too small to accommodate cruise ships. The fact that it is hard to get to is part of the island's appeal.

The island is also known as St Barts, Saint Barths, or Saint Barth. Its land area is 21.0 km² (8.1 sq. miles). Administratively, the whole island of Saint-Barthélemy is a French Overseas Collectivity, and is part of the European Union.

Noteworthy annual events include New Year's, Carnival in February, The Bucket in late March (a sailing event featuring the largest sailing yachts in the world), and Bastille Day.

Cities

 * — the capital city, built around a colourful rectangular harbour lined with one- and two-storey shops and restaurants.

Other destinations

 * Point à Toiny - a small cay located near the town of Lorient.

Understand
Oddly for a Caribbean island, the population is nearly entirely of European ancestry. The French population, originating from Normandy and Brittany, is one of the oldest in the Caribbean. There was a minimal slave population on the island due to the lack of agricultural opportunities as the island is principally cliffs and hills and has no rivers or springs.

There are no official statistics but the native residents of the island, who are known as "St Barths", make up around 30% of the population and have a distinct culture and manner of speech that distinguishes them from the more recent Metropolitan French arrivals.

The island has changed hands several times over the centuries, belonging to Sweden from the late 18th to late 19th century, after they swapped it for some warehouses with the French. Until 2007, it was part of Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. As part of the treaty with Sweden, St Barts pays no taxes.

It is very Gallic in flavour now, and English is widely spoken as the island is frequently visited by wealthy people.

American singer Jimmy Buffett was a frequent visitor on the island, and owns a house there. He also owned a hotel, the Autor de Rocher, which burned down in the early 1980s. David Letterman and Steve Martin also own property on the island, as did the French singing star Johnny Hallyday.

Tourist information

 * Saint-Barthélemy Tourism website

Talk
French is the official language of Saint-Barthélemy. Many residents, especially those involved in the tourism industry, also speak English. Creole is widely spoken on the windward side of the island, and a variety of Patois across the leeward side. These languages are, however, dying out in favour of French. The creole quarter, La Pointe, is an English-speaking area.

By plane
The flights into St Barts are by small planes ideally adapted to the short runway. The airport is truly one of the most wonderful aviation experiences. Pilots are highly trained and require a special license to land here, given the manoeuvring required.

From the United States
From the US, connections to St Barts are in San Juan, St Thomas and Saint Martin. From the latter St Barth Commuter has scheduled flights to St Barts from both St Maarten Juliana airport on the Dutch side and St Martin on the French side airport (SFG). Winair has scheduled flights from Juliana airport. If you are connecting via San Juan or St Thomas, St Barth Commuter (charter) and Tradewind Aviation (scheduled and charter) fly to St Barts.

From Europe
There are several different routes from Europe. From Paris you can fly to Guadeloupe from where Air Antilles and Air Caraïbes have scheduled flights. Another alternative is to connect in St Maarten, this is also possible if you're flying from Amsterdam. From Madrid you can connect in San Juan, and from London you can connect in Antigua, from where St Barth Commuter and Tradewind Aviation have scheduled flights.

From elsewhere in the Caribbean
Charter from St Barthélemy to all West Indies islands available upon request with St Barth Commuter.

By boat
Smaller cruise ships, such as Oceania’s Insignia, sometimes call on Gustavia.

There are also connections by boat and ferry from St Maarten and St Martin, but be aware that depending on the weather and season, crossings can sometimes be somewhat rocky!

 * Windward Islands- Windward Islands, one of the worlds largest yacht charter companies, can take care of all charter requirements in St Barth, Guadeloupe and St Martin. Operating from its offices in the USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Caribbean, Hong Kong, Dubai.
 * StMartinbookings is a new online platform for the main ferry operators and routes in the region. Tickets are available for the large & modern "Voyager" catamaran Fast Ferries that go between Gustavia and Oyster Pond or Marigot on Saint Martin, or the swift wave cutter "Edge" ferry from Simpson Bay Sint Maarten to Gustavia.

Get around
St Barts is a small island and everything is within a half-hour drive. Rent a small 4x4 Jeep but be careful! The roads are narrow, steep and windy, however fun they are to drive on! Often a small car or jeep will be included in vacation package. It is so beautiful, take your time and your camera!

There is no public transport Saint-Barthélemy! You will therefore need to rent a scooter or a car to get around. You can also take a taxi.

Car rental
You will find a dozen rental companies at the airport. It is possible to rent a car from €33 per day, excluding insurance. The speed is limited to 50 km/h on the island and traffic can be heavy. Some hotels can also rent a car for you. Simply ask at reception.

Scooter rental
Count €25-60 per day for a scooter. A scooter will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the roads and the breathtaking views.

Taxis
You will find a few taxis at the airport or at the port of Gustavia. Some taxis offer island tours.

See

 * The capital city of Gustavia - It is known for its picturesque harbour, full of sailboats and super-yachts. You will also find high-fashion stores, jewelry stores, bars, and restaurants. This port city was founded more than 200 years ago. You will find beautiful old stone buildings including three forts. There is also a pretty lighthouse on the rocky East coast above the town.
 * Tropical birds around the salt ponds of Anse de Grande Saline.
 * Saint Jean Bay- Located east of Gustavia, facing the airport, you will find the most popular beach on the island. Luxury resorts are available, such as Eden Rock. The bay is a good place for surfing
 * Shell Beach - Not far from Gustavia port, you will find this bay with its crystal-clear waters and views over Saint Kitts and Nevis.
 * Corossol - Small authentic village of fishermen. You will find handcrafted items made from latan leaves such as baskets and hats.

Do

 * St Barts weddings - To get married on St. Barts, one of the couple has to have been resident on the island for a month. As such the majority of "weddings" held on the island are in fact blessings, carried out either by the Anglican minister or a Catholic priest. Blessings for other faiths and secular celebrations can also be organised at a range of locations.

 * Shopping - Right in front of the Gustavia port, you will find many jewellery and luxury clothing stores. You will find Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chopard, Bulgari and Cartier among others.
 * Surf - The island has excellent places to surf such as Toiny, Lorient, Anse des Cayes and Saint-Jean. Shops are available in Saint-Jean and Gustavia to rent your equipment. You can find a guide as well.
 * Snorkelling - One of the most accessible activities, right by the beach. Just grab goggles, a snorkel and fins and experience the incredible underwater scenes! Anse de Marigot is recommended by locals for snorkeling.
 * Dive - One of the most spectacular dive sites - Pain de Sucre - is just 5 minutes (by boat) from the port of Gustavia. Other popular sites include those around Colombier Bay and Groupers - located between St Martin and St Barth, with tunnels and sharks!
 * Climb Morne de Vitet - Climb to the top of Morne de Vitet, rising up to 286 meters.
 * Windsurfing - Saint Jean is the perfect place to go windsurfing. Clubs offer their equipment and training sessions.
 * Windsurfing - Saint Jean is the perfect place to go windsurfing. Clubs offer their equipment and training sessions.

Money
As in the rest of France, the official currency is the euro ("€", ISO currency code: EUR). It is divided into 100 cents.

Costs
The hotels, villas, and restaurants are generally not on the "package tour" plans, so deals are scarce - if available at all in high season.

The Christmas/New Year period is peak season when the jet set and mega-yacht set come to the island and the high season runs until mid-April. Many low season deals are available with significant discounts on hotel and villa accommodation as well as car rentals.

Eat
Be prepared to spend; everything except fish is imported and it is reflected in the prices. Meals are wonderful, and some restaurants will let two people out for under US$100 for an essentially basic meal (two entrees, a bottle of wine, and a salad or dessert or two.)

Sleep
Budget hotel accommodation is available, as are reasonably priced villas and apartments. However the island does specialise in high end tourism, and the island has some of the best hotels in the Caribbean. The island of St Barts is refreshingly undeveloped. An old French communal law mandates that no building can be taller than a palm tree, so you'll find no high rises, and no massive resorts. In fact most of the rooms allocated to tourism on the island are found in private villas, not hotels.

St. Barth has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer, and the largest, the Guanahani, has just 70 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner: 3-Star, 4-Star and 4-Star Luxe.

Villa vacations are extremely popular and there are hundreds of villas terraced into the hillsides throughout the island as well as many beachfront locations. Villas here can range from one-bedroom bungalows to large luxurious homes.

Villa rentals range from one bedroom to six bedrooms in size. Most are located on hillsides where they can be cooled by the prevailing winds, not on the beaches.

The hotels on the island are all well-rated, small for being in the Caribbean. The largest is the Guanahani Hotel with 58 rooms. Other hotels of note are Eden Rock Hotel, Hotel Le Toiny, The Carl Gustaf, Le Sereno Hotel and the Isle de France. Value-priced hotels include the Sunset Hotel, Salines Garden and the Christopher Hotel.

You can choose villa rental from owners:

Stay safe
St Barths is without a doubt the safest island in the Caribbean, and one of the safest places in the world. There is virtually zero crime, beyond petty theft. You can go anywhere on the island night or day with no fear whatsoever for your personal safety. There are no pickpockets, muggers, dealers or street traders to hassle you. However, do not leave valuables in your car, and use the safe in your villa or hotel.

The roads are narrow and often steep and winding. Small 4x4 rental jeeps are the vehicle of preference and renting scooters is not advised.

Respect
St Barts is very French and very traditional.

 * As such it is customary to say "Bonjour" on entering a shop or restaurant and "Au revoir" on leaving; similarly on passing a stranger in an uncrowded environment.
 * Men shake hands more frequently than in Anglo-Saxon countries, but only on the first encounter of the day. A handshake will be declined if you have already met the man earlier that day.
 * For men and women, meeting women a kiss on each cheek is customary (La bise), right cheek first. The same once-a-day rule applies. A man shaking a woman's hand only occurs in formal business situations.
 * If meeting a group of people, one is expected to greet each and every individual with either a kiss or a shake of the hand as appropriate.
 * Honking of horns is considered to be highly impolite.

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Saint-Benoît-du-Sault

Saint-Benoît-du-Sault is a medieval village, perched in a curve on a rocky butte overlooking the Portefeuille River in the Indre département. In 1988 it was named as one of the most beautiful villages of France.

Understand
Tourist Information office, Indre (36) - Center - Loire Valley: Place des Augustins,
 * Phone: +33 2 5447 6795 or +33 2 5447 5144
 * Fax: +33 2 5447 5919

By car
A20 Highway (autoroute A20):
 * Exit 18 (Argenton sud): served city Argenton-sur-Creuse and Saint-Benoît-du-Sault
 * Exit 19 (Celon): served city Celon and Saint-Benoît-du-Sault
 * Exit 20 (Éguzon Saint-Benoit): served cities Éguzon-Chantôme and Saint-Benoît-du-Sault

By train
Paris-Limoges:
 * Argenton-sur-Creuse-Station, 2.30 hours from Paris (Austerlitz station) - then 20 min by bus.

By plane

 * Limoges Airport, then 50 min by road
 * Chateauroux Airport, then 40 min by road

See
The town is surrounded by a double line of ramparts. The first, the most ancient, protected the priory, the church and the fort, the second established in the XVth century, encircled the commercial part. Still today, its maze of narrow cobbled streets are a must to explore, and makes Saint-Benoît-du-Sault a beautiful medieval town.

Of architectural significance:
 * Belfry
 * Portal XIVth
 * Roman Priory XIVth
 * the middle age city in general

Do
On the 15th August each year, there is a fete and very large and magnificent fireworks display which is a must-see for anyone in the area. Each month there is also a market in the town square.

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Saint Bernard Parish

Saint Bernard Parish is a community of 47,000 people (2018) in Louisiana, at the southern edge of the Greater New Orleans region. The chief historical attraction in St. Bernard Parish is the Chalmette Battlefield (part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve), at which the Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815, during the War of 1812.

Cities

 * , the town between New Orleans' Lower 9th and Chalmette.
 * — the parish seat and largest city

Understand
A Louisiana "parish" is the equivalent of a "county" in other states.

The Parish, or "Da Parish" as locals often refer to it, borders the east bank of the Missisisppi River. To the west and north is the city of New Orleans. Downriver to the south is the east bank of Plaquemines Parish.

Saint Bernard was even more devastated than New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 — though as many locals can tell you, the majority of the damage wasn't from the Hurricane per se (detailed below). The parish's population fell from 67,000 in 2000 to 36,000 in 2010. Recovery and rebuilding are ongoing.

There are no incorporated communities in St. Bernard, so the names of towns and places are sometimes more a matter of what locals traditionally call a location than any legally set boundaries. (Just a heads up not to worry, for example, if that little restaurant you came across in what your road maps shows as the town of "Violet" has "Chalmette" printed on the menu and the mailing address listed as "Meraux".)

St. Bernard Parish contains a large community of Spanish descent. Sometimes referred to informally as "Spanish Cajuns", the Isleños are descended from Canary Islanders. This linguistically isolated group eventually developed its own dialect.

Background

The main roots of St. Bernard go back to the French and Spanish colonial era; the majority of the population still have Spanish or French family names. One notable ethnic group is the Isleño population; a large group of people from the Spanish Canary Islands, known as "Isleños", settled in the parish in the second half of the 1700s. While Louisiana passed to the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Isleño Spanish dialect was still common to hear in some smaller towns and rural areas well into the 20th century. While some locals keep the traditional Isleño songs and folklore alive, English is now universally understood here -- though locals may speak it with an accent unlike that usually found in the U.S.'s deep south.

In 1927 the Mississippi River was at historically high levels, and burst its banks many places further up river. The city of New Orleans's levees were right at the edge of being overtopped. A group of New Orleans bankers hatched a plan to blow up a levee in St. Bernard in order to relieve pressure on the levees of New Orleans. This was done, flooding much of the Parish. The New Orleans bankers had promised generous compensation for the people of St. Bernard beforehand, but delivered very little (many people affected got nothing at all). Local resentment of New Orleans continued for generations.

In 1965, much of the parish was flooded when Hurricane Betsy hit Louisiana. Many locals blamed much of the flooding on a then new navigation canal, the Mississippi River – Gulf Outlet Canal or MRGO, commonly called "Mister Go", which they said funneled in storm surge from the Gulf of Mexico right into the populated area, acting as a "Hurricane Highway". The Army Corps of Engineers denied the MRGO had any link to the flooding.

In 2005, during Hurricane Katrina, walls of floodwaters several meters high crashed through the entire parish, flooding on a scope that dwarfed previous disasters. A series of independent investigations afterwards eventually made clear that the parish locals had been right all along: MRGO indeed served as a "superhighway for storm surge", making MRGO, along with a series of badly misdesigned levees, the cause of most of the flooding in Greater New Orleans in 2005. The MRGO Canal was deactivated, and a barrier closing it off completed in 2009. A system of much improved levees and floodwalls is nearing completion. However the environmental damage that had already been caused by the engineering mistake of MRGO is estimated to cost many billions of dollars, and there is no plan nor suggested funding to repair it.

As fishing has long been an important industry here, the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010 dealt another blow to the parish.

Get in
Unless you're downriver in Plaquemines Parish, the only land routes into Saint Bernard are through New Orleans. From Interstate 10 in Eastern New Orleans take I-510 south; after passing through a bit of marshland this will turn into Paris Road and lead you right in the center of Chalmette. The other roads in from New Orleans are via the Lower 9th Ward; cross the Industrial Canal on either St. Claude Avenue (which will become St. Bernard Highway after passing the Parish line) or Claiborne Avenue (which will become Judge Perez Drive on the St. Bernard side of the line). There is also a vehicle ferry from the West Bank of the Mississippi River, from the lower coast of Algiers to Chalmette.

Get around
Automobile is the most practical way to get around.

By public transit, St. Bernard is linked to New Orleans by New Orleans Regional Transit bus line 88, "St. Claude/Jackson Barracks", which runs from Canal & Rampart street in New Orleans to St. Claude at Aycock Street in Arabi.

This connects with the St. Bernard Urban Rapid Transit (SBURT) transit route at St. Claude & Mehele, running down Judge Perez Highway from Arabi to the town of Poydras, Weekdays daytime only.

See

 * Chalmette. St. Bernard's largest city also includes the site of the "Battle of New Orleans" from the "War of 1812" and the ruins of the De la Ronde Plantation. Other than these historic sites there is little to "sight see" in mostly modern Chalmette, but it is the Parish's center of commerce and dining. Details in the Chalmette article.
 * Terre aux Bouefs region. Highways 46 and 300 wind into the eastern part of the Parish historically known as the "land of oxen" or "Terre aux Bouefs". The two highways run roughly parallel through the region from the town of Poydras on the Riverfront to the area around the village of Regio to the east, with small roads and streets linking the two highways. A series of small communities  dot the routes.  46 is the quicker more modern highway, but 300 aka Bayou Road is more scenic with pretty bayou views and historic sites, including the old St. Bernard Church and Cemetery, Kenilworth Plantation House, and the Isleño Cultural Center. As of 2012 a bridge on 300 is out at the town of Toca, where you have to drive half a mile over to 46 and then back again on the other side-- the historic scenery on the old road is worth taking this route despite the detour.
 * Delacroix Island Some think it is debatable as to if the town of Delacroix is actually an "island"; it's an inland town in an area surrounded by swamps and bayous. It was only accessible by boat until the 1930s when the WPA built a long road through the wetlands to here; it's at the far end highway 300 south of Regio.  Sometimes called "the end of the world". Though almost wiped out by Katrina, the long famous fishing community of Delacroix is back.
 * Shell Beach is a fishing and boating community at the end of Highway 46. If you go out on a boat from here, try to swing by the ruins of historic old Fort Proctor, no longer accessible from land.

Do

 * St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers' Market Every Saturday 8AM-1PM, 409 Aycock Street, Arabi.
 * Isleños Fiesta is held on a weekend each March. Music, food, activities and exhibits celebrating St. Bernard's Canary Island Spanish heritage. At the Los Isleños Heritage Museum grounds 1345 Bayou Rd (Route 300 in St. Bernard)

Eat
Several restaurant options listed in the Chalmette article (including some in neighboring Meraux). Some more restaurants and cafes are scattered around other communities. Seafood and po-boy shops are the most popular. The Parish is more of a down-home eats than a haute cuisine place.

Drink

 * Chalmette is pretty much the center for drinking establishments in St. Bernard. There are a fair number of bars and frozen daiquiri places along the main routes in the more urbanized area from Arabi to Violet, but much fewer in the further east parts of the Parish.

Connect
Area code is 504, same as in New Orleans.

Go next

 * New Orleans
 * Plaquemines Parish

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Saint-Brieuc

Saint Brieuc is the administrative capital of the Côtes-d'Armor departement in the region of Brittany, France.

By car
St Brieuc is on the N12 expressway about 60 min from Rennes. Watch out for the speed cams on the bridges.

By boat
You can transit through Roscoff, 2 h by car to the west. or Saint-Malo, 90 min to the east. Brittany Ferries runs overnight car and passenger ferries from southern English ports of Portsmouth and Plymouth.

By plane
Ryanair flies from London Stansted and East Midlands to Dinard Pleurtuit Airport which is about 90 min to the east.

Get around
The centre is compact and walkable. There is really no need to get a bus unless you are staying in the suburbs.

The local bus network (TUB) rserves the St Brieuc urban area. This is similar in scope to any equivalent sized French city. In the region a patchy network of buses exists (Bus D'Armor).

The service is very irregular.

See
Saint Brieuc doesn't offer the same tourist draws as other historic towns in the area such as Dinan and Saint Malo. However it's a great place to stroll around and observe a fairly typical working French town. It does have a lively arts scene. During the summer you can enjoy a lot of free music. Talent from all over France descends on the town. Summer music festivals such as les Nocturnes and L'Autour du Blues (at Binic) are big pulls.

The city is blessed with a series of valleys. Two rivers meet (Gouessant and Gouedic) here before they empty into the sea. Very scenic views on the approach to St Brieuc on the N12.

Do

 * Shopping - Rue Marechal Foch. All the regular French Chains can be found here.
 * Listening to Music- There are quite a few buskers playing folk and traditional Breton music in and around the Rue St Guillaume.
 * Les Nocturnes - during the long summer evenings in July and August the local council lays on a musical extravaganza in various public locations throughout the town. The emphasis is on traditional Breton, blues and world music.
 * Strolling around - Exploring the Place Du Chai and admiring the architecture at the Place au Lin. Sitting in the Place Du Chai enjoying a cafe au lait and watching the world go about its business.
 * Nearby - resorts of Binic and Le Val Andre are a must. Very lively and bustling with young people. St Brieuc is like a support town for the Cote du Pentievre and the Cote du Goelo that draw people from all over France and Europe.
 * Artrock is held in late May. The next is probably 24-26 May 2024, tbc.

Buy
Your usual Breton souvenirs. St Brieuc is not full of tourist trinkets. (mercifully) It's more your regular French large town. Most of the consumables you'd find in any town are available.

Celtic art gift shops have sprung up in the past 5 years. Cufflinks with triskell motifs make good presents. The Breton flag (Gwennadu) also looks mean on a T-shirt.

Drink
Any of the places on Place du Chay. The most lively place in St Brieuc.

Sleep
There's Youth Hostel about 2.5 km out of town (Manoir de la ville guyomard).

If that doesn't float your boat there are numerous 2 star hotels in the immediate city centre.

Out of town at Langueux (new commercial development 2 klicks east of town on the N12). There are the regular French motel type chains. Formule 1 and Ibis (Yffiniac) are represented there.

Go next

 * Sea and Sun await at the nearby - Cote du Goelo (to the northwest) and Cote du Penthievre (to the East)
 * Visit Erquy the capital of the Coquille St Jacques and the breathtaking Cap D'Erquy. This beauty sport is where the author of the Asterix comics drew inspiration for the valiant Gaul's home village.

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Saint Cloud (Minnesota)

Saint Cloud is a city in Central Minnesota with a population of 68,000 (2018). Although it may have few attractions to draw the tourist, it is a nexus of medical advances, particularly in orthopedics (St. Cloud Orthopedics Associates, for example). It is also a college town as it is home to St. Cloud State University and St Cloud Technical College. The College of St. Benedict and St. John's University are nearby.

By car
About an hour northwest of Minneapolis - Saint Paul via Interstate 94.

By train

 * Route stopping at Saint Cloud:
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.

By bus
, 510 1st St S, is the main hub for local and inter-city bus services. Greyhound doesn't serve Saint Cloud but they offer through-ticketing with Jefferson Lines.
 * Jefferson Lines. Jefferson Lines links Saint Cloud with Minneapolis, Fargo, Grand Forks, and various cities in Northern Minnesota. Buses serve the Metro Bus Transit Center and an additional stop at St. Cloud State University, at the Atwood Center at 720 4th Ave S.
 * Northstar Link. Bus connects St. Cloud with the Northstar commuter rail station in Big Lake. Buses serve the Metro Bus Transit Center and an additional stop at St. Cloud State University, outside the Miller Center at 7th St S and 4th Ave S.

Get around
St. Cloud is laid out with its primary traffic artery (Division Street) running roughly E-W. Crossing arteries (roughly N-S) are called "avenues," and are numbered as either "South" or "North" of Division Street. For example, a location "nmm 6th Ave S" would be expected to be in the nth block south of Division street, on a N-S crossing street roughly six streets from the Mississippi River. Arteries roughly parallel to Division are called "streets," and designated either "North" or "South." For example, a location "nmm 10th Street S" would be expected to be located on the n-hundred block west of the river, on an E-W street roughly 10 block-lengths south of Division. The word "roughly" is definitely applicable in the above. A similar scheme applies east of the river, but the directional system is more complex.

Eat
Restaurants: Many, both typical and upscale.

Stay safe
Saint Cloud is an overall safe city. It is a college town, so there are always many college-aged people walking around the city, even at night. The south side around St. Cloud State is generally safe to walk around day or night, but traveling in groups at night is recommended. The south side, past the National Hockey Center, has had trouble with car thefts, so take caution.

The neighborhoods around campus are safe too, but will get rowdy Thursday through Saturday nights while school is in session with parties. Generally, these neighborhoods violate noise restrictions during these times rather than taking part in other crime.

Downtown is safe during the day, and even at night, but caution is necessary after dark as the downtown area fills with bar-goers. If you use common sense and travel in groups, you'll have no problems in Saint Cloud.

Go next

 * Pine City, east on Highway 23 (Division Street in St. Cloud), a little over an hour. Tip:  At Mora, cut across on 1/11.  A very cool small town!

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Saint Croix

Saint Croix is the largest island of the U.S. Virgin Islands (82 square miles), a territory of the United States of America. This island of rolling hills, rainforest, and picturesque towns is the home of approximately 60,000 people.

Cities
There are two towns on the island:
 * — a charming town with distinctive Danish architecture
 * — home to Fort Frederik, a Danish fort, and to the cruise ship port

Talk
English is the official language, although a local dialect called "Crucian" is spoken. Spanish and French creoles are spoken as well, not surprising given St. Croix's history of migration.

By plane

 * American/American Eagle (Miami and seasonally from Charlotte)
 * Air Sunshine (Nevis, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Thomas, San Juan)
 * Cape Air (Saint Thomas, San Juan, Vieques)
 * Delta (Atlanta)
 * Spirit Airlines (Ft Lauderdale)
 * Delta (Atlanta)
 * Spirit Airlines (Ft Lauderdale)

The following operate from a separate
 * Seaborne Air by Silver Airways (St Thomas, San Juan)

By boat

 * Ferries (VI Fast Ferry) run to Christiansted from Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas (75 minutes), with connections to St. John and British Virgin Islands.
 * A cruise ship occasionally docks at the Ann Abramson Pier in Frederiksted.

Get around
The local roads are narrow and curvy and not pedestrian friendly. To get around you will either have to take a taxi or have access to a car. Taxis are large vans that often pick up several passengers at a time. If you are not along a busy route you may have to call for a pickup. Trips may be in the $10-20 range, or higher depending on how far you are traveling.

 * Major car rental agencies are available. Also:
 * Judi of Croix Car Rentals, +1-877-903-2123
 * Skyline Car Rentals, +1-877-719-5990.
 * Taxi All taxi drivers should carry a rate card with approved fares. Taxis have no meters and charge by zone. Baggage and waiting time are extra. Most will take you on an island tour for $30-45 for two people, and another $15 per person for additional passengers. Authorized taxis have "TP" on the license plate and a dome light on the roof.
 * St. Croix Taxi Association, Rohlsen Airport, +1 340-778-1088.
 * Federation of St. Croix Taxi Association Inc. (Taxi, Vans, Safaris), 778-5587.
 * Antilles Taxi Service, Christiansted, 773-5020.
 * Caribbean Taxi and Tours, Christiansted, 773-9799.
 * Cruzan Taxi Association, Christiansted, 773-6388.
 * Combine Taxi and Tours, Frederiksted, 772-2828.
 * Frederiksted Taxi Service, Frederiksted, 772-4775.
 * Tommy's Scooter Rentals, +1 340-332-2118.

See
is a small uninhabited island surrounded by coral reef which serves as an underwater ecosystem for 250 species of fish and a variety of other marine life. The island is monitored and access is controlled by the US Park Service.

The rain forest in the northwest include the tidal pools at Annally Bay. The road inside the rainforest is poorly maintained.

is the easternmost territory under the American flag.

Christiansted Historic Site on the Christiansted waterfront has five historic structures, including Fort Christiansvaern, a Danish fort built in 1738.

Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve near Christiansted is the only place in the present-day United States where Christopher Columbus (or at least a landing party under his command) set foot.

St. George Village Botanical Garden in Frederiksted is set in the grounds of the former plantation.

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge near Frederiksted preserves habitat for threatened and endangered species, with particular emphasis on the leatherback sea turtle.

Whim Plantation in Frederiksted is a restored plantation that was once a prospering sugar plantation on the Virgin Islands for 300 years

Do
There is tremendous diving around the beach and the upper levels of the wall at before it drops 13,000 feet to the ocean floor.

Night dive the Frederiksted Pier. Tons of critters have taken up residence in the artificial reef formed by the town's cruise ship pier.

The waters surrounding St. Croix are ideal for sport fishing, and record size catches are common, such as tuna, wahoo, and blue marlin. You'll need highly expert help to judge if any catch is edible: the area is plagued by an organism in the food chain that causes ciguatera poisoning.

Buy
Christiansted and Frederiksted have merchants offering jewelry, liquor and souvenirs, but with atmospheres more genteel than in large cruise ports. For any items that benefit from duty-free importation, prices generally rival those in Saint Thomas. (See this same topic for Saint Thomas; most advice applies, though St Croix is seldom overrun by cruise passengers.)

Eat
Local flavors: The Crucians pride themselves on their culinary flair. Local fish, goat, and pork are among their more varied dishes. Try the salted fish, stewed goat, and pig "soup." Fresh seasonal vegetables are always available at roadside stands throughout the year. The mango reigns over St. Croix's summer season, and is described as "the Queen of Tropical Fruit." In fact, an entire festival is dedicated to it – Mango Melee.

Although Crucians still cook many traditional foods, St. Croix is rich in culinary variations stemming from the island's history and the influence of the United States and neighboring Caribbean islands, especially Puerto Rico. There is food for all tastes and occasions while local specialties are still held long in tradition.

St. Croix is home to a celebrated week-long culinary festival held each April called the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience which includes wine seminars, dinners with celebrity chefs (Kevin Rathbun, Rocco DiSpirito, Robbin Haas, Gerry Klaskala, Richard Reddington are just a few who joined the fun) and the main event, A Taste of St. Croix, showcases foods from more than 50 of the islands restaurants.

Great local food can be found at Harvey's (stew goat), Singh's (roti) and Norma at the Domino Club in the rain forest always has something cooking.

For fine dining, try Tutto Bene, Case Place, Bacchus, Savant and The Galleon.

Tutu Bene in the Gallows Bay area of Christiansted is a local favorite for Italian cuisine. Also in the area is Case Place, with an eclectic menu and nice atmosphere. Try Le St. Tropez in Frederiksted for authentic French fare, Villa Morales or Paquito's for Puerto Rican food and Brady's in Christiansted for native fare.

Drink
Cruzan Rum is made at a distillery in Frederiksted that you can tour. Be sure to do the tour and participate in the tasting after! Cruzan Rum is available just about everywhere, but there are certain flavors (e.g. Clipper) that are not sold elsewhere in the USA, so take a bottle back with you.

In the seaside town of Christiansted is the Brew Pub which makes several good beers.

When at local places or events, always ask if there is a local drink. Be wary of the home recipes (i.e., Mama Wanna) - they are strong!

Best watering holes are Bongos and Club 54 in Christiansted, Harbor Lights in Frederiksted, and El Sol mid island. Also try 2plus2 in La Grande Princesse and Sand Bar right on the beach in Frederiksted.

Sleep
As a vacation destination, St. Croix has a lodging industry that offers dozens of resorts and hotels, covering a range of service from economy through luxury 5-star. Resorts along the shore and away from the metro areas almost always have private beaches. Hotels in the two cities are likely to be limited to lodging and dining. Privately owned homes, ranging from condos to villas, are available for rent directly from owners on various websites, and may be a bargain especially if traveling with four or more people. You should exercise reasonable caution when renting in this way.

Almost all of St Croix major tourist resorts and hotels have packages which offer sailing, fishing, snorkeling, sightseeing, historical tours, and daytrips to Buck island National Park.

Stay safe
It has similar risks to any large western city. Most of the crime in the "city" is occasional break-ins to cars, businesses, and homes, but hotels are typically quite safe and hoteliers are safety conscious.

Go next
When leaving St. Croix, be sure to carefully pack your rum in your luggage because you can't carry it on the plane with you. (See "Buy" under Saint Thomas for details.)

Also know that the islands are protective of the sea and wildlife. If you are taking shells or other natural things from the island, always ensure that you are following local laws and guidelines (e.g., you can take conch shells, but they have to be a minimum size), as well as national regulations for taking them back home.

Even better, take only photos of the nature and wildlife and leave the shells for the crabs and sea critters to inhabit.

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Saint Croix (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Saint Croix or St. Croix:

United States of America

 * Saint Croix - An island in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
 * St. Croix Falls - A city in Wisconsin.

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Saint-Denis (Réunion)

Saint-Denis (créole: Sin-Dni) is the capital of Réunion, and the city with the most inhabitants on the island. It hosts all the important administrative offices, and is also a cultural centre with numerous museums. Saint-Denis is also the largest city in all of the French overseas departments.

Understand

Saint-Denis is the prefecture (administrative seat) of the French island of Réunion. The island lies between Mauritius and Madagascar and has the status of a French Overseas Department and is officially an administrative division of France. The General Council and Regional Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Chamber of Trades and Craft Industry, the rectorate, the state university, the employment office, and the customs authority are to be found in the commune of Saint-Denis.

Saint-Denis was named in 1669 by Étienne Régnault, who later became governor of Réunion from 1665 to 1671. The settlement was named after the ship "Saint-Denis", which in 1664, as part of a fleet sailing under the flag of the French India Company, was sent to Réunion Island and then on to India. Governor Régnault arrived with the fleet from France, and established a resupply outpost on the coast at Saint-Paul, the first capital of the island.

The small 60-ton ship "Saint-Denis", which had been separated from the fleet at Tenerife in the Canary Islands, still managed to find its own way to the island, arriving in 1667. The captain of the ship, named Chanlette, was a good friend of Régnault, so the bay, the harbor, and later the city, were named "Saint-Denis" in honor of return of the lost ship. The ship was, in turn, named after Saint Denis, a third century bishop and missionary to Gaul, who was martyred with his companions Rusticus and Elentère in what would become modern-day France.

Under Mahé de Labourdonnais, then Governor of the East India Company and an important figure in the history of the island, the town of Saint-Denis replaced the former capital of Saint-Paul due to the general quality and favorable location of its harbor. Though the small settlement had just 2166 inhabitants, it had become the capital of the island and seat of the colonial government of the whole of the Mascarene islands.

In the year 1743, the first church and the new governor's palace (the modern Prefecture) were built. In 1771, a formal plan for the city was instituted. This followed the typical colonial grid pattern, with 12 streets in the east-west direction and 7 running north-south.

The administrative headquarters and warehouse of the French East India Company was established in 1773. It was built in the typical French colonial vernacular style and was later the official residence of the Governor and Prefect. In 1790, Saint Denis was incorporated as a commune, and Jean Baptiste Delestrac became its first mayor.

Saint-Denis remained only a small town, trailing behind Saint-Paul in population and Saint-Pierre in economic power. At the turn the 19th century, the city was little more than a boring bureaucratic backwater, where the most exciting activity was still taking a walk. By mid-century, however, sugar barons had begun pouring money into the local economy, and Saint-Denis blossomed into an important cultural and commercial center. In 1852, both the colonial bank and the natural history museum were founded in the city.

By the 20th century, political and economic life on the island had become directly tied to the fortunes of the capital: two world wars, malaria epidemics, and increasing cultivation of the sugar beet in Europe all lead to an economic recession in the city and on the island in general, from which it has emerged with subsidies from Paris and the European Union.

The primary ethnic groups of the city are European immigrants, former slaves, Chinese and Muslim Indian immigrants and their descendants, and créoles. The demographics are highly mixed, and ghettos of any particular ethnicity do not exist.

Well-known people from Saint-Denis include French aviation pioneer Roland Garros (1886 – 1918), the writer Marius Leblond (1877 – 1953), French politician Raymond Barre (1924 – 2007), and handballer Daniel Narcisse (1979-).

Local information

 * Saint-Denis city government website

By plane
The international airport for Réunion is Roland Garros.

The airport has a shuttle bus service that takes passengers directly to the main bus station, L'Ocean Terminal, in central Saint-Denis. Travel time is roughly 20 minutes.

Visitors can also travel by (expensive) taxi service or by renting a car from one of the several providers serving the airport.

There is another airport on Réunion, Pierrefonds Airport, near Saint-Pierre in the south of the island, offering flights to regional destinations in Mauritius and Madagascar.

By car

 * The Route du Littoral, RN1, opened in 1976, connecting Saint Denis to the southwest of the island along the steep north coast. The route is subject to frequent rock slides, and remains hazardous, despite the protective barriers and safety nets.
 * Route RN2 runs from Saint-Denis along the east coast of Réunion.

By bus
The city of Saint-Denis is the terminus for several bus routes.

 * Route A, A1 (Express), and B: Saint-Denis - Saint-Paul - Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains - Saint-Leu - Saint-Louis - Saint-Pierre. Follows RN1 along the west coast. Approximately 90 minutes, €4.20.
 * Route B1, C1, and E: Similar to route A on the west coast, but terminating instead at Saint-Leu.
 * Route F (Express) and G: Saint-Denis - Sainte-Marie - Saint-Benoit. Follows RN2 on the north coast.

The buses run from around 04:30 on weekday mornings, but much later on Sundays and holidays, until 18:00, at hourly intervals.

The island's bus service is known as Car Jaune (Yellow Car, for their official colour scheme). The central bus station of Saint-Denis is L'Océan Terminal. It is located by the beach, just a few meters east from the Barachois waterfront.

By boat
The small harbor of Saint-Denis has no significant tourist interest. The international harbor serving the island is in Le Port.

Get around
The city center is very compact and can be toured easily on foot. The central zone extends from Barachois near the coast, along the Avenue de La Victoire and its extension, Rue de Paris, until the Jardin de L'Etat. The pedestrian zone (Carré Piéton) is in the area around Rue Marchel Leclérc.

During business hours, traffic in central Saint-Denis can be chaotic, and parking places may be scarce, whereas on Sundays, the city may seem nearly deserted, with many businesses closed and shuttered.

See

The important sights all lie along the axis of Avenue de La Victoire and Rue de Paris and are very compact to one another, so it is recommend to go on foot. In the city center, brand new buildings are often interspersed with decaying ones. Along side the many properly well-appointed and the most representative buildings of the colonial style, there those with little more to interest the tourist than their "historical patina", often immediately next door.

Buy
The main shopping district of Saint-Denis is in the pedestrian zone around Rue Marechal Leclerc, with plenty of small shops, as well as the large public market. The wide range of goods exhibited in the shops reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the island.

Eat
For a quick bite, there are a number of snack shacks at Le Barachois, with a variety flavors represented (including McDonald's).

Go next

 * Saint-Gilles (Reunion)
 * Piton de la Fournaise

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Saint-Denis (Île-de-France)

Saint-Denis is a suburb (banlieue) just north of Paris.

The martyred saint was said to have been beheaded in Paris, yet miraculously picked up his own head, washed it and walked nearly 10 km north to his future namesake village. In Paris, you can see his headless statue by the main door of Notre Dame and his headless portrait in the mosaic of Sacre Coeur.

The city grew around the Basilica of Saint Denis, where his relics are stored.

Get in
To get to Saint-Denis, take the Métro 13 (light blue) and head north: the terminal is St. Denis Université, but get off one stop before at Basilique de Saint-Denis. No additional fare is required.

See

 * Basilique de Saint-Denis, 2, rue de Strasbourg (Métro Basilique Saint-Denis), +33 1 48 13 14 73. Open daily 10am to 5:15pm. This impressive Gothic church served as a burial place for the French monarchy - from Dagobert I (ruled 629-39) to Louis XVIII (ruled 1814-24) (it includes Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette).  The guided tours provide an impressive overview of French history (available in English, call ahead for tour hours). €7 (€5 reduced rate, museum card accepted). You can also rent a tape and headphones to go on a self-paced tour (€4, €5.50 for two people sharing).

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Stay safe
As with many of Paris' northern suburbs, Saint-Denis suffers from very high crime rates. With an average of 150 criminal incidents per 1,000 inhabitants since 2005, Saint-Denis is known as one of the least safe places in France, so avoid getting lost, especially at night. The risk of aggravated assaults and muggings are some of the highest in Europe.

The areas immediately surrounding the Stade de France have somewhat improved over the last few years, and there is a decent police presence during the day. Otherwise do stay on your guard at night and do not stray away from crowds.

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Saint-Denis (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Saint-Denis:

Canada
Rue Saint-Denis is a major street in Montreal.

Île-de-France

 * Saint-Denis - A suburb of Paris.

Réunion

 * Saint-Denis - The capital of the overseas department of Réunion.

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Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts is a town of 10,000 people (2016) in the province of Quebec.

Understand
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts is a service centre for the surrounding region: its economy is based on tourism activities that include, in the summer, horse-back riding, boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation, and in winter, cross-country skiing, dog-sled racing, skating, and ice hockey. While the train is no longer in service, there is an extensive bike path that has replaced it called "Le Petit Train Du Nord". It directly connects to other paths that extend as far as Montreal.

The town is characterized by its history and tradition of B&Bs, inns, hotels, and spas. As a growing municipality, it has a developing service area that includes a new Walmart, Super 8, and Jean Coutu (among others) strategically placed on the edge of the town so as to not affect its village atmosphere.

Canadian author Mordechai Richler set his novel The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. Former Quebec premier Jean-Jacques Bertrand (1916 - 1973) was a native of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts.

History
In 1849, the first European families arrived on the northern fringe of the area. Beginning in 1850, a rapid colonization of the region began. The arriving families were primarily of French Catholic background. In 1865, the land on which the church stands was donated to the parish by Dr. Luc-Eusèbe Larocque, brother of the Monsignor. Dr. Larocque had amassed a fortune in the California Gold Rush and had decided to live the life of a seigneur. He bought several farms around Lac à la Truite (Trout Lake) and area but was too kind-hearted to ask for the rents. The English Protestant community grew from the time the train first arrived in 1892.

With the completion of a railway to Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts in 1892, the town experienced a rapid increase in population. Between 1892 and 1911, spas and hospitals were established. In 1899, a tuberculosis hospital was founded by Dr. Arthur Richer. Elizabeth Wand, a nurse from New York City established a spa, which still operates as Auberge Tour du Lac. It was believed at the time that fresh mountain air could help cure tuberculosis and other pulmonary diseases.

By 1910, many wealthy families from Montreal and northern United States had built residences along the shoreline of Lac des Sables. From the 1950s to the 1980s, the town was a popular tourist centre with large resort hotels and many shops and restaurants. In the 1980s, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts grew as a four-season tourist destination.

Next to Mont Tremblant, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts has the largest population of English-speaking summer cottage residents in the Laurentians (with a smaller but still sizable winter cottage population as well, particularly on the weekends). Generations of cottagers from English Montreal, Ontario, New York, and New Jersey vacation amidst the lakes and mountains surrounding the town.

By car
Two highways enter Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts

 * Autoroute 15, a freeway from Montreal that ends just north of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, where the highway combines into Highway 117. At 95 km in length, the fastest route to Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts from Montreal on Autoroute 15 to Exit 86, then west on Route 117.
 * Route 117, a highway running northwest and south-east. Route 117 is part of a branch of the Trans-Canada Highway, that starts from its interchange with Autoroute 40 (Trans-Canada Highway's main route) in Montreal, which becomes Highway 66 in Ontario.  Highway 66 ends as part of the Trans-Canada Highway about 14 km west of Kirkland Lake, where Highway 66 intersects with Highway 11, which is another branch of the Trans-Canada Highway.

By plane
The nearest big airport is Montreal Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airpor t.

By train
The closest train station served by VIA Rail is in Montreal.

Do

 * Downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mont Blanc and other famous resorts such as Mont Tremblant, all within a 25-minute drive.
 * Tessier Beach, 35 Rue Major, in the middle of town. Changing rooms, bathrooms, snack bar, volleyball net, swings, and slides, lifeguard.
 * Boat cruises - discover the beauty of Lac de Sables (Sandy Lake) in Ste-Agathe-des-Monts

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Sainte-Anne

Sainte-Anne is a city in the extreme south of Martinique. Sainte-Anne has many white sand beaches, including the famous Salines beach, forming a perfect arc of a circle and considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Lesser Antilles. It also has, more to the east, an arid sector with the savannah of petrification and the Salines pond. This municipality, pilot of sustainable tourism, has very beautiful beaches bordered by coconut palms, 22 km of white sand shoreline and turquoise water which make it true landscapes of postcards.

See

 * The city has some of the best white sand beaches of the island : Anse des Salines, Anse Trabaud, Anse Michel.
 * The town centre is a small but unspoiled tourist village, with small shops around the church square.
 * Ruins of the Crève Coeur dwelling, listed as a Historic Monument. They have been the object of restoration for several years.
 * Cabrits Island Lighthouse
 * Salines Pond Ramsar Site
 * Habitation of Val d'Or known as the "Moulin de Val d'Or", a Historic Monument
 * Notre-Dame de Sainte-Anne Church

Do

 * Kitesurfing at Anse Michel
 * Take the ferry to Islet Chevalier
 * Anse Trabaud sometime has good waves for body boarding
 * Anse Trabaud sometime has good waves for body boarding

Sleep

 * Club Med : resort hotel.

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Sainte-Anne (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Sainte Anne or Saint Anne:

Canada
Several villages or towns in Quebec:
 * Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre
 * Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs
 * Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

France

 * Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne - A village in Northeastern France.

Martinique

 * Sainte-Anne - A town on the island of Martinique.

Guadeloupe

 * Sainte-Anne - a city in Guadeloupe

Sainte Anne is the French form of the name; for the Spanish form, see Santa Ana.

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Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is a village of 2,850 people (2011) east of Quebec city in the Côte-de-Beaupré County Regional Municipality in the Quebec Region. The village lies along the St Lawrence and faces the Île d'Orléans.

Geography
The majority of the municipal territory is mountainous and forested. The St. Lawrence plain stretches up to from the river on the boundary with Château-Richer and  from the river on the boundary with Beaupré.

The terrestrial part of the territory of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is made up of two contiguous rectangles, the second being smaller. To the southeast, the municipal boundary stretches for on the shore of the Île d'Orléans channel; to the southwest, the limit shared with Château-Richer is, including a hook to the east of ; to the north, the municipality shares a boundary of  with the unorganized territory of Lac-Jacques-Cartier; to the northeast,  with Mont Saint-Anne Park; to the east,  with the municipality of Beaupré.

Along the Île d'Orléans channel, the sandstone stretches between 327 m. at low tide (at the limit of Beaupré) at 583 m. on the edge of Château-Richer. At this last point, the river has a width of at high tide and up to  at low tide. Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré stands in a rolling agricultural country, with the foothills of the Laurentian Mountains in the background. The first church was built by sailors, seeking protection against shipwrecks off Ile-Oeuf on their way upriver to Quebec City. Saint Anne is the patron saint of sailors.

History
From the beginning of New France, after the founding of Quebec in 1608, the Côte-de-Beaupré was colonized between the Montmorency River and Cap Tourmente. The first land was granted in 1650 on the current territory of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. With the arrival of new settlers, agriculture and forestry then became the fundamental drivers of the local economy. Nevertheless, the inhabitants devote themselves in particular to hunting, fishing, crafts, river transport and the fur trade. By establishing themselves on the banks of the river, at the foot of the moraine, the dwellings benefited from an attenuated effect of the north wind.

The main religious gathering occurs on July 26, annually commemorating the feast of Saint Anne. This basilica is the third church of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré; the second church was destroyed by fire on March 29, 1922. Its construction began in 1923; the structural work will be completed in 1962 by the completion of the arrows surmounting the belfries. The basilica was made official in 1976 by Cardinal Maurice Roy. Nevertheless, the building remains unfinished, because of the many empty niches and unsculpted cornices.
 * History of the basilica

Throughout history, several pilgrims claim to be miraculous, believing that their healing is dependent on the intercession of Saint Anne, following their prayer at the basilica. The accumulation of this type of testimony amplifies the effervescence of the pilgrimages.

The municipality of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré was erected civilly on March 3, 1722 by an edict of the King. From its beginning, a popular Catholic mobilization based on devotion to Saint Anne, patroness of all of Quebec, led to pilgrimages and the erection of a basilica. The site of the basilica has several advantages that quickly make it a sought-after place of pilgrimage:
 * Pilgrimages
 * the beauty of the site at the foot of the moraine and facing Île d'Orléans;
 * the nearby attractions that contribute to the influx of pilgrims: Montmorency Falls, Mont Saint-Anne, the canyon of the Sainte-Anne River, the capes of Sault-au-Cochon;
 * its easy access by river road (the first motorized buses date from the early 1920s), by river (steamboats), then by rail (trains driven by steam locomotives arrived in 1881).

Steamboats (very popular until the end of the 19th century) were supplanted by the arrival of the train (including the small electric train from Sainte-Anne), then by motorized buses. Finally, motor vehicles and the improvement of road infrastructures contributed to the growth of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
 * Economic development

The influx of pilgrims generated significant economic growth in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. The village is transformed to accommodate pilgrims, in terms of accommodation, catering, supply of souvenir items, recreational tourism activities... The supply of hotel services (including services offered by religious communities) is organized during the first half of the 20th century to support this affluence. This basilica has been run since 1895 by the Redemptorist Fathers.

In 1855, after the end of the seigneurial system in Quebec, several new municipalities were definitively created in Quebec, or some were restructured. The territory of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is divided into two: the parish municipality and the village municipality. Finally, the merger of these two municipalities came into effect on January 16, 1973, thus creating the city of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

Get in
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is usually visited as a day trip from Québec City; by road, follow Autoroute 440 then Route 138 downriver on the north shore. There are various tour buses which visit from the city.

By car

 * From Quebec (33 km, time: 0 hr 25 min), take Route 138 (Eastbound), to the village of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
 * From Tadoussac (183 km, time: 2 hr 35 min), take the Tadoussac-Baie Sainte-Catherine ferry; take route 138 (westbound), to the village of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

By train

 * Route:
 * Operates a daily train between Quebec City and La Malbaie with stops in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Baie-Saint-Paul, Les Éboulements, and Saint-Irénée. The trains departs in the morning from Quebec City and in the afternoon from La Malbaie. This tourist train runs 125 km with views of the Saint Lawrence River and mountains.
 * Operates a daily train between Quebec City and La Malbaie with stops in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Baie-Saint-Paul, Les Éboulements, and Saint-Irénée. The trains departs in the morning from Quebec City and in the afternoon from La Malbaie. This tourist train runs 125 km with views of the Saint Lawrence River and mountains.

By bus

 * Operates a daily route between Baie-Comeau and Montreal including stops in Forestville, Tadoussac, Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Saint-Siméon, La Malbaie, Clermont, Saint-Hilarion, Baie-Saint-Paul, Saint-Tite-des-Caps, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Boischatel, and Quebec City. Travel time to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec City is 30 minutes. Trips toward Baie-Comeau start from Quebec City and do not include a stop in Montreal.

See

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Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs

Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs is a village of 3,400 people in the Laurentians.

History
European settlement of Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs began in the 19th century, when the inhabitants of the Valley of the St. Lawrence migrated to the lands north of Montreal.

At the turn of the century, the first tourists (cottagers) were mostly Protestant Anglophones from Montreal. They settled especially around Lac Marois.

By car
Two highways enter Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts

 * Autoroute 15, a freeway from Montreal.
 * Route 117, a highway running northwest and south-east. Route 117 is part of a branch of the Trans-Canada Highway, that starts from its interchange with Autoroute 40 (Trans-Canada Highway's main route) in Montreal, which becomes Highway 66 in Ontario.  Highway 66 ends as part of the Trans-Canada Highway about 14 km west of Kirkland Lake, where Highway 66 intersects with Highway 11, which is another branch of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs is 70 km north of Montreal on Autoroute 15. Take exit 57 Chemin Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs west into the village.

From Mont-Tremblant, travel 60 km by taking Highway 117 eastbound and change to Autoroute 15 at Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts.

Do
There are many hiking trails in the municipality. During the winter these trails are used for cross-country skiing.

Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs is blessed with 22 lakes (many are man-made). Only three lakes allow motor boats so tranquility reigns on the waters. There is no municipal beach; lakes have designated access areas that owners have rights to depending on terms of their deed.

Buy
There's not much in the village: there's a Rona Hardware store, and a Monchoix supermarket on Chemin Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs. There's a Tanger Outlet Mall about 4 km away in Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts.

Go next

 * Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts, 7 km away off Autoroute 15, is a ski resort town with shops and restaurants.

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Saintes Maries de la Mer

Saintes Maries de la Mer is a town in Camargue.

Understand
According to legend, it was in Saintes-Maries that the rudderless boat occupied by Marie-Jacobe, sister of the Virgin Mary, and Marie-Salome, the mother of John the Baptist, washed up after their flight from the Holy Land. The two saints were accompanied by Sarah, her servant.

See
To date, there are two pilgrimages to Saintes-Maries: On May 24th and in late October each year, pilgrimages held in honor of Jacob and Marie Marie Salomé, and in May, for Sarah, the patron saint of Gitanes (which are mainly Spanish Roma).

Eat
Most eateries in the downtown serve very trivial set of dishes, naming them a local specialty for marketing reasons. This is because only 5% of StMdlM summertime population are local residents--while catering tourist crowd has always been much easier and more profitable.

If you have a car, for a finer dinner experience for nearly the same budgets, try restaurants inside the hotels found along the D570 road on the way to StMdlM. See Camargue for some tips on finding a good restaurant outside the town.

Alternatively, try seeking recommendations from locals living there all the year round.

Connect
As of July 2023, Saintes Maries and its approach roads have 4G from Orange and SFR, and 5G from Bouygues and Free.

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Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne is a city in the central eastern part of France, 60 km (40 miles) southwest of Lyon, in the Rhône-Alpes region. Saint-Étienne is the prefecture (capital) of the Loire Department. It is in the Massif Central.

Understand
The city is on the Furan or Furens River, at the foot of the Pilat Massif. It is around 59 km (37 miles) southwest of Lyon and 53 km (33 miles) from Vienne.

History
A legend states that in Roman times, it was a settlement with the name Furanum, from the name of the Furan River. The name was then changed to Furania, a name it would keep until the Middle Ages.

The first written traces of the city's history date to 1258 when the town was called Sancti Stephani de Furano after Saint Stephen (Saint Étienne in French).

The town, known for its arms industry, was briefly renamed Armeville or Commune d'Armes (Arms Town) during the French Revolution.

Saint-Étienne was a long secondary town, less influential administratively and politically than Montbrison or Feurs, which was the prefecture of the Loire Department. It was only in 1855 that Saint-Étienne became the prefecture of the Loire Department due to its rapid industrial development and population growth.

However, Saint-Étienne had been an important center for metalworking since the 15th century. Weapons manufacture was predominant with of production of blades transitioning into production of firearms at the time of the Italian Wars of King Francis I. Small metalwork was also present, though, and the manufacture of ribbons and trim also developed in the 16th century.

During the industrial revolution, Saint-Étienne developed heavy metalworking and extensive exploitation of coal mining.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the local arms industry was dominated by the military production of the Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne (Saint-Étienne Arms Works or MAS) and the Manufacture française d'armes et cycles (French Arms and Cycle Works), or Manufrance, as well as numerous small manufacturers of civilian firearms. Despite the closure of Manufrance many of the small manufacturers remained.

The first railroad in France was laid in Saint-Étienne starting in 1823. It linked the Saint-Étienne with Andrézieux to transport coal from the mines along the Loire River. A second line was constructed between Saint-Étienne and Lyon to transport freight and passengers.

The city was affected by the Allied Bombing of France on May 26, 1944.

After economic difficulties in the 1980s, the city is now in full recovery.

Visitor information

 * Tourist Office
 * City Council.

By plane

 * L'Aéroport International de Saint-Étienne some 10 km north of Saint-Étienne.
 * L'Aéroport International de Lyon - St-Exupéry.

By train
Saint-Etienne has four train stations:
 * Châteaucreux (main stations of Lyon serving national and regional destinations)
 * Carnot (in the heart of the city, 5 min from hotel de ville)
 * La Terrasse (This station is close to Stade Geoffroy Guichard)
 * Bellevue

Saint-Etienne is linked by TGV (fast trains) to Paris (2 hours).

By car

 * A72: to the north: Clermont-Ferrand, Bordeaux, Paris...
 *  A47 : to the east: Lyon, Paris, Marseille, Italy...
 * RN88: to the west: Toulouse ...

By tram, trolley & bus
Société de Transports de l'Agglomération Stéphanoise, or STAS operates a public transport network and infrastructure in and around Saint-Étienne. Its responsibility is to provide tramway, trolleybus and bus service in the fifteen communes of the Saint-Étienne agglomeration.

By bicycle
The STAS is operating as well an automatic bike sharing scheme called Vélivert. Smartcard needed.

Streets and Public Squares

Saint-Étienne has many elegant buildings, several attractive squares and some narrow, pedestrian streets. Here is a list of streets and squares to explore all of which are within walking distance of Place du Peuple. The locations can be found on Google Maps.

 * Place du Peuple, square surrounded by many pretty buildings.
 * Rue des martyrs de Vingré, narrow pedestrian-friendly street lined with old shop buildings.
 * Rue Saint-Jean, a narrow pedestrian street with shops. There might be a farmer's market near Square Massenet.
 * Place Dorian, a square bordered by early 20th century buildings.
 * Place Hôtel de ville with city hall on the north side of the square; adjacent to Place Dorian.
 * Place Jean Jaurès, a large square with a cathedral on the east side, and the stately Préfecture de la Loire on the north.
 * Place Boivin, with some old buildings on the east side of the square.

Architecture
Saint-Étienne has an architectural heritage. Here is a list of interesting buildings within walking distance of Place du Peuple.
 * Maison ancienne, rue du Théâtre. Half-timbered house of the 16th century.
 * Tour de la Droguerie, Place du Peuple. Built in the 16th century. The tower was part of the ancient ramparts that used to circle the old town.
 * Mansion-Chomat Jullien de Villeneuve, rue Gambetta. 17th century building.
 * Immeuble Grand-Cercle, place de l'Hôtel de Ville. A 19th-century building with decorative rococo style.
 * Ancienne Chambre de Commerce, rue de la Résistance. Built in the 19th century. The labor court now sits in this building.
 * Hôtel de Ville, place Hôtel de Ville. Built in 1821.
 * La Bourse du Travail, cours Victor Hugo. Built by architect Léon Lamaizière, inaugurated in 1907. The façades are decorated with neoclassical style, with different activities representing Saint-Étienne: weapons, mining, metallurgy.
 * Hôtel de la Préfecture, place Jean Jaurès. Built by the architect Mr. Huguet, inaugurated in 1902. Numerous sculptures adorn the building: Helmeted bust of the goddess Athena and the shields of Saint-Étienne and Roanne. The south façade summarizes moments in the history of the Loire.
 * Immeuble de La Loire Républicaine, place Jean-Jaurès. Built by architect Léon Lamaizière in the 20th century for the newspaper La Loire Républicaine.
 * Immeuble Preynat-Séauve, Avenue de la Libération. Building of the 20th century in the Haussmann style.
 * Immeuble Preynat-Séauve, Avenue de la Libération. Building of the 20th century in the Haussmann style.

Museums and Galleries

 * Les Ateliers et le Conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France.
 * Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation (museum of the Resistance during World War II)
 * Les Ateliers et le Conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France.
 * Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation (museum of the Resistance during World War II)
 * Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation (museum of the Resistance during World War II)
 * Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation (museum of the Resistance during World War II)
 * Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation (museum of the Resistance during World War II)

Do

 * Football: AS Saint-Étienne were relegated in 2022 and now play soccer in Ligue 2, the second tier in France. Their home ground Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (capacity 42,000) is southeast of the centre, 1 km from Saint-Étienne-la-Terrasse railway station.

Connect
As of June 2022, Saint-Étienne has 5G from all French carriers.

Go next

 * The village of Firminy about 8 km southwest of Saint-Étienne is home to several buildings by the architect Le Corbusier. One of them, Maison de la culture de Firminy-Vert, is a.

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Saint-Florent

Saint-Florent (Corsican: San Fiurenzu) is a small town of 1,681 (2019) on the French island of Corsica.

Get in
The town has no airport - the nearest is in Bastia, about 45 minutes' drive. There is no train station. You can arrive by boat as the town has a marina. There is a large free car park on the road towards the cathedral. There's paid parking for €1.20 per hour next to the marina.

By taxi
A taxi from Bastia costs €68.

Get around
It's a small place, so everywhere is accessible by foot.

See
The pretty harbour and harbourside restaurants. There's a citadel just behind the port.

Buy
Fish from the poissonerie.

Eat
There are many restaurants in St Florent, many specialising in seafood. Most of them offer a dish of the day for a reduced price (€13-19) at lunch or dinner.

Note that the supermarkets close just after noon and reopen in the late afternoon until 19:00.

Drink
There are plenty of cafe-bars too.

Go next
The nearby village of Oletta has a wondeful 'auberge' which serves superb food with an even more amazing view.

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Saint Gallen

Saint Gallen (St. Gallen, German: Sankt Gallen) is the main city of eastern Switzerland. For travellers, its main draw is the centuries old Abbey of Saint Gall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a world famous historic library. It's a place packed with listed heritage buildings and well-maintained museums. And if you are tired of all the urban highlights, Saint Gallen also serves as a gateway to the Appenzell Alps.

Understand

 * Saint Gallen Tourism website

By plane

 * Zurich International Airport ( is the closest international airport to St. Gallen. Direct trains between St. Gallen and the airport run twice an hour with a travel time of exactly one hour, see SBB
 * Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen . would be an alternative airport.

By train
St. Gallen is the major hub for northeastern Switzerland. Trains between St. Gallen and Zurich depart several times per hour with a travel time of at least 1 hr 2 min. The St. Gallen train station is 500 m from the old town and is surrounded my numerous hotels, restaurants, and shops. If you want to get quickly to Munich, 3 times a day the Eurocity from Zurich stops at Saint Gallen. The main train station also acts as terminus for a number of local train lines running to Appenzell and Trogen.

By bus
Outside the main train station is a central hub for bus and Postbuses to get around St. Gallen and to surrounding smaller villages.

Get around
The Old Town of St. Gallen is almost void of traffic and is therefore best enjoyed on foot. The VBSG buses connect to the fringes of the city and run frequently and punctually. Bus tickets can be purchased at major bus stops or on the bus from the onboard vending machine. Standard fare is Fr. 2.50 and is valid for one direction only. Taxis are always waiting at the train station and along the Marktplatz in the old town.

The Trogenerbahn is your connection from St. Gallen to great hiking trails in Speicher and Trogen.

Bike rental is available at the train station, but check the opening hours before planning a trip.

By car
Parking is available underground in the Migros shopping centre garage, near the train station. The garage is spacious and safe but like many things in Switzerland it closes on Sunday.

See

Within the city centre, just a short while from the Stiftsbibliothek, there are several museums:

If you are interested in beer, visit St. Gallen's local brewery, Schutzengarten. Schutzengarten also hosts a beer bottle museum and a restaurant next door to the brewery.

On top of the northern hill at Rotmonten there is the Peter und Paul Wildlife park.

On the top of the southern hill there are three little lakes called "die drei Weihern". In the summer you can swim there and you also have a nice view over the city. It is an excellent place to jog or simply spend an afternoon.

At the eastern corner of the city you can find the Botanical Garden which houses over 8000 plants.

In August there is the Inline one-eleven, 111-km Inlining Marathon.

Do
The best event guide (in German) can be found on the homepage of the cultural magazine Saiten at: http://www.saiten.ch/kalender/index.php

 * Football: FC St Gallen play soccer in the Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Kybun Park (formerly AFG Arena), capacity 20,000, at Zürcherstrasse 464, 3 km west of city centre. In 2025 it hosts matches in the UEFA Women's Finals.
 * FC Wil play in Challenger League, the second tier, at Stadion Bergholz (aka Lidl Arena; capacity 6000), in the adjoining city of Wil.

 * American football: Helvetic Guards play in the European League of Football at Bergholz / Lidl Arena in Wil.
 * Säntis and the Alpstein range are an easy and spectacular day trip from St. Gallen.

Buy
The area between the Bahnhof (railway station) and the Old Town is the Marktplatz, the main street of a collection of pedestrian-only streets filled with shops. Within the area, there are numerous shoe stores, tea shops, coffee houses, perfumeries, and mainstream clothes stores like H&M.

While the weather is nice, there are occasionally flea markets set up along the streets of Old Town, just a few streets away from the Abbey. If you happen to be lucky and catch a glimpse of some tents, check them out. There are some surprisingly good deals and treasures.

Eat
Nothing can be more St. Gallen than the OLMA bratwurst. You can get a juicy OLMA bratwurst, served with a hard roll, at a number of street stands around Marktplatz and around the entire city.

Drink
St. Gallen has its own brewery that makes at least two beers that are definitely worth a try. These are the "St. Galler Klosterbräu" and the "Schwarzer Bär".

Connect
As of June 2022, Saint Gallen has 5G from all Swiss carriers.

Go next

 * Rorschach 10 km away is on the shores of Lake Constance, with a pleasant promenade and in August an international sand-sculpturing contest. A 40 km hiking route connects Rorschach to Kreuzlingen.
 * Vaduz is the sedate capital of Liechtenstein.
 * Zürich has an old centre and big city attractions.
 * Appenzell to the south is at the heart of the Alpstein mountains, a picturesque area of green pastures, steep wooded valleys, pretty farm buildings and mountain hikes.

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Saint George

There's more than one place called Saint George, St. George, or St. George's:

Antigua and Barbuda

 * Saint George (Antigua and Barbuda) – a parish on the island of Antigua

Australia

 * St George (Queensland) – a town in Queensland.
 * St George (New South Wales) – a district of southern Sydney.

Belize

 * St. George's Caye

Bermuda

 * Saint George (Bermuda) – the former capital town (now superseded by Hamilton)

Canada

 * Saint George (New Brunswick) – in the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick.

Also:
 * Saint-Georges – a city in Chaudière-Appalaches region, Quebec.

Grenada

 * St. George's – the capital city, located in the St. George district

Trinidad and Tobago

 * Saint George (Trinidad and Tobago) – a county on Trinidad island

United States of America

 * Saint George (Florida) – a small island and tiny town on the Forgotten Coast of Florida
 * St. George (South Carolina) – a town in South Carolina
 * St. George (Utah) – a town in the Dixie region of Utah
 * St. George (Alaska) – a small island and town in the remote Pribilof Islands of the Bering Sea west of Alaska

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Saint George (Bermuda)

The Town of Saint George, habitually called by locals St. George's, in St. George's Parish is the second town and former capital of Bermuda.

Understand
St. George's is described as the oldest, continually inhabited English settlement in the new world. In 1609, Admiral Sir George Somers named the town not after himself but in honor of the Patron Saint of England, St. George; it served as the capital of Bermuda until eclipsed by Hamilton in 1815. Because of a shift of business and government to Hamilton, St. George's did not have its streets and buildings demolished and rebuilt as in Hamilton, and therefore looks very much like it did 250 years ago. In fact, because of its many heritage buildings, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 1990s.

Bermudian convention, where a toponym contains the name of a person, is to render the person's name in the possessive form. The place is rarely treated as equivalent to the person. For instance, Bermudians will always say St. George's and St. David's are the largest islands in St. George's Parish, and never St. George and St. David are the largest islands in St. George Parish. As many maps and other printed materials featuring Bermuda are produced abroad, it is extremely common to find maps, books and other material using the non-possessive forms, but visitors to Bermuda should be aware that using the non-possessive forms when speaking to Bermudians is likely to cause as much awkwardness as saying "Bermudan" (although Bermudians, who pride themselves on politeness, are unlikely to respond rudely).

St. George's Parish stands at the northeasternmost part of the island chain, containing a small part of the main island around Tucker's Town and the Tucker's Town Peninsula, as well as the big islands of St. George's and St. David's (where the airport is), and many smaller islands, notably Coney, Paget, Nonsuch, Castle, and Smith's Islands.

By road
Saint George's is accessible directly from Hamilton by bus, and from the rest of the islands by changing buses in Hamilton, or by use of taxis.

It is possible to walk across the Causeway from the airport to Grotto Bay Resort (or other destinations southwest), but there is limited shoulder on the Causeway and it may be a dangerous choice to save money from a +$10 taxi ride. Some airport workers actually walk across the Causeway daily, so it's not crazy to do so when traffic isn't busy.

By ferry

 * Orange route - to St George's from Sandys Parish (Royal Naval Dockyards)
 * Orange route - to St George's from Sandys Parish (Royal Naval Dockyards)

Get around
All locations in and around Saint George's are easily walkable. Explore on foot.

See
Due to its status as a World Heritage Site, there are many fine old, colonial streets and buildings to immerse yourself in; streets and alleys with fanciful names such as 'Featherbed Alley', 'Old Maid's Lane' or 'Needle and Thread Alley'. However, upon arrival in the town, the best thing to do is head for the original main square of St. George's,. Here you can see the Town Hall, the Visitor's Service Bureau, and Ordnance Island across the small bridge directly to your south. During the tourist season (May-September), actors in period dress provide colour to the community, acting as town criers or sentencing men or women to the stockades, pillories or the dunking chair.

The Visitor's Service bureau supplies maps and brochures about the town and provides an excellent walking tour of the old town.

The town boasts some notable museums and attractions:

The parish also offers:

Do
Take a guided tour or rent a moped and tour on your own.

Go next

 * Hamilton Parish is to the southwest.

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Saint George (Florida)

St. George is a small island connected by bridge to the mainland on Florida's Forgotten Coast. St. George has a tiny town surrounded by a sprinkling of vacation homes and a state park in the dunes.

St. George is a good escape from the rat race. If you like a Florida that is not "touristy" at all, you will love St. George.

By car
From US 98, go south on County Road 300 in Eastpoint. In about a mile you will reach the Bryant Patton Bridge. Enjoy the 4-mile drive to the island, which is reminiscent of the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.

See

 * Spectacular sunsets
 * Pristine beaches

Do
There is good fishing on the bay side.

Eat
There are fewer than a half dozen places to eat (don't miss Finney's) but you are in driving distance of several eating spots off the island.

Sleep
There are a couple of hotels, but nearly all travelers rent a house. The locals, and there are not many, are very nice and accommodating.

Go next

 * Apalachicola
 * Carrabelle

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Saint-Georges

Saint-Georges is a town in Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec. Saint-Georges is often considered the metropolis of Beauce Region because it's the largest city in the region.

Understand
Comprising around 31,000 people (2011), this is a pleasant town with a friendly population and fine services. Here, perhaps more than other places closer to Quebec city, you can witness the American influence on this area of southern Quebec; Walmart and McDonald's are commonplace, whether or not this is a good thing.

Saint-Georges is an important manufacturing centre, including textiles, steel forgings, garage doors, bicycles and truck trailers. The town is home to the headquarters of the Canam Group, a construction solutions company, and Manac (trailers), the biggest semi-trailer manufacturer in Canada.

Tourist information

 * Tourist information website

History
In the late 17th century, at which point the region was inhabited principally by Algonquin First Nations (aboriginal) people. The first European presence recorded is that of a Jesuit missionary, Father Gabriel Druillettes, who made three visits in 1646, 1650 and, finally, in 1651, but there was no colonial settlement established at this time. By the middle of the next century, however, two colonial "seigneuries" had been established on the present site of Saint-Georges: these were Aubin-de-l'Isle and Aubert-Gallion.

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Saint-Gilles

There is more than one place called St. Gilles:

Reunion

 * Saint-Gilles - the island's most popular seaside resort.

Belgium

 * Saint-Gilles (Sint-Gillis) - one of the nineteen municipalities located in Brussels.

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Saint-Gilles (Réunion)

Saint-Gilles is a community in Reunion.

Understand
Saint-Gilles is Reunion's most popular seaside resort.

See

Do

Go next

 * Piton de la Fournaise
 * Saint-Denis (Réunion)

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Saint-Gonlay

Saint-Gonlay is a commune in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine in Brittany. The Meu river goes through the town. There are 280 inhabitants in Saint-Gonlay and the territory stretches over 926 hectares. It is at 20 km from Rennes and is surrounded by Montfort-sur-Meu, Bédée, La Nouaye, Breteil, Pleumeleuc, Talensac, Iffendic.

Understand
In the North, there is the Meu river and the Comper river, in the East is the brook of Boutavent and in the South, the forest of Brocéliande. The town is part of the county of Montfort-sur-Meu and depends of Rennes. It is when the parish of Iffendic separated in two parts that the town of Saint-Gonlay was founded. Its birth is probably due to the building of a church in the XIIIth century by two priests of Montfort-sur-Meu. A priory has also been built and it depends of Saint-Jacques de Montfort abbey.

By plane
Rennes-Saint Jacques airport.

By train
Railway station of Montfort sur Meu, direct line from Rennes.

By bus
No buses.

By car
From Rennes: RN12 (Rennes / Saint brieuc) exit Montfort-Bédée-Pleumeleuc. RN24 (Rennes / Vannes-Lorient) exit Talensac-Montfort.

Go next
The towns located next to Saint-Gonlay are Iffendic, Bédée, La Nouaye, Breteil and Talensac, but you can also find Montfort-sur-Meu and Pleumeleuc nearby.

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Saint Helena

There is more than one place called St. Helena:

Australia

 * St. Helena (Victoria) - a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria
 * St Helena Island National Park, Queensland

United States of America

 * St. Helena (California) - A town in Napa Valley in California
 * St. Helena (Minnesota) - A town in Minnesota
 * St. Helena (Nebraska) - A town in Nebraska
 * St. Helena (North Carolina) - A town in North Carolina

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

 * Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha — A British overseas territory in the Atlantic Ocean
 * Saint Helena (island), a remote island in that overseas territory

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