A Gem in Missouri’s Countryside
History comes alive in this jewel located an hour’s drive from St. Louis. Families can enjoy outings at water parks, museums and farms, while a local craft beer and wine scene makes the area just as fun for adults. Take a break from the hustle of everyday.
Wander picturesque streets lined with well-preserved 18th-century homes, landmarks and architecture.
Highlights include Pecanaplooza, Oktoberfest, Plein Air Show + Sale and Holiday Christmas Festival.
Sample a variety of local libations at Chateau Sainte Genevie, one of several wineries in the region.
Sites of Ste. Geneviève
Historic Highlights
Tour the Jean Baptiste Vallé and Bauvais-Amoureux houses — two of many buildings from the 1700s.
Learn about prehistoric giants, early Indigenous inhabitants and French and German settlers.
Experience this beloved annual celebration with music, food and culture in a timeless setting.





