The Centre for French Colonial Life & the Bolduc House Museum — Local services in Sainte Genevieve

On Wednesday morning my mother, nephew and I visited this museum in Ste. Genevieve, MO. The tour guide (a woman with dark hair) was absolutely wonderful. Since my 11 year old nephew was with us, she really welcomed him and made it an enjoyable learning experience for him. She answered all of our questions and really knew the history well. Not only was she knowledgeable but so very kind. The museum and homes we toured were amazing. The Centre has done a marvelous job restoring and maintaining the homes they have purchased. I hope they are able to earn enough donations to restore other homes in the area because they have outdone themselves on the homes they have been able to acquire. You can tell the staff love Ste. Genevieve and the history. This is a must-see! (All the staff was warm and inviting but I wanted note the tour guide as she had done such a great job and was passionate about her...

Very well appointed muesum. Ashley was amazing. I felt as though I were a VIP. Receiving a one on one tour of both houses was very informative and inspiring. She was extremely knowledgeable about the items and materials throughout both homes. Never did I feel rushed or hurried in anyway and was repeatedly asked if their was anything else I would like to know in each of the rooms and outdoor areas. If you are in the area take the time to tour not only the homes but also the muesum. You do not have to be a history buff to enjoy information about the oldest settlement/city West of the Mississippi River. They also include hands on tours for kids or school groups. You will not believe all the period correct and historical items located throughout...

Very well preserved, vertical wood structure, French colonial home. The original portion of the home getting close to 250 years old. Hard to find buildings that old in Missouri. Go over to the Centre for French Colonial Life to see some of the artifacts from the period.

Tour of this house and the somewhat newer one next door are $10 a person. My wife and I essentially got a private tour and our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and had a knack for keeping the tour interesting. Took...