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Village · Miquelon, Miquelon-Langlade
Anse du Gouvernement
A cove in Langlade, south of the isthmus, with summer houses used by the archipelago’s residents, the chapel of Sainte-Thérèse and the mouth of the Belle Rivière, the largest river of the islands. It is reached by a seasonal ferry or via the isthmus road.
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About Anse du Gouvernement
Anse du Gouvernement is the cove on the north coast of Langlade where the summer houses of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon residents gather. Langlade, also called Petite Miquelon, has no permanent village: in summer the cove fills with families, and in winter it is almost empty. There is the chapel of Sainte-Thérèse and the dock where seasonal boats from Saint-Pierre tie up.
The Belle Rivière, the archipelago’s largest river, flows into the cove, descending between hills covered in boreal forest. The landscape differs from the rest of the islands: sedimentary rocks, wooded valleys and streams. The Cap Corbeau trail starts at the chapel of Sainte-Thérèse and follows the Belle Rivière before climbing to a cross; the Anse aux Soldats trail, about 3 km and 2h30, starts at the pebble beach, crosses the top of Tête Pelée and reaches a clearing above the neighboring cove.
Longer southern trails also depart from Langlade, such as the one that crosses the forest to the Pointe Plate lighthouse, and on the nearby dune belt the Dunefest open-air music festival takes place.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day for the cove and a short trail; a full day to combine with longer hikes.
Best time
In summer, when there is a seasonal ferry from Saint-Pierre and boats from Miquelon, and the cove is busier. Out of season, access is via the isthmus road and the cove is almost empty.
How to get there
In season, by ferry from Saint-Pierre in about 75 minutes, and by boat from Miquelon. By car, via the road that crosses the isthmus from the village of Miquelon, about 25 km.
Tip
Bring water, snacks and euros in cash: ferry fares bought in Langlade cannot be paid by card. Check the return schedule before starting any trail.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Anse du Gouvernement
How do you get to Langlade?
In season, by ferry from Saint-Pierre to Anse du Gouvernement in about 75 minutes, or by boat from Miquelon. By car, via the isthmus road from the village of Miquelon.
Does anyone live in Langlade?
Langlade has no permanent village. The houses at Anse du Gouvernement are summer homes for island residents and are busier in summer.
Which trails can you do at Anse du Gouvernement?
The Anse aux Soldats trail, about 3 km and 2h30, and the Cap Corbeau trail, which follows the Belle Rivière from the chapel of Sainte-Thérèse.
What is the Belle Rivière?
The largest river in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. It flows down between boreal forest hills in Langlade and empties into Anse du Gouvernement.