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Before you go
Your trip to Saint Pierre.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Saint Pierre – Saint Pierre Capital
How to get there
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Aéroport de Saint-Pierre-Pointe-Blanche (FSP) 2 km
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Port de Saint-Pierre (terminal SPM Ferries) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Saint‑Pierre Airport (FSP), at Pointe‑Blanche, is about 2 km from the centre, with taxis available on arrivals from St. John’s, Halifax, Montreal and, in summer, Paris. The ferry from Fortune, Newfoundland, docks at the harbour in the town centre year‑round. From Miquelon and Langlade you travel by local ferries; from Miquelon there is also a short flight.
How many days
One day is enough for the centre, the cathedral, the fronton, a museum and Pointe aux Canons. With two days you can add Île aux Marins and the Anse à Henry trail.
When to go
From June to September, with boat trips, visits to Île aux Marins and longer days; fog is common from May to July and the Basque festival takes place in August. From October to May, many tours stop running and the weather is cold and windy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The town center, the harbor, the museums and the Pointe aux Canons are just a few minutes’ walk away. You can walk or take a taxi to the start of the Anse à Henry trail. Cars and bicycles are available to rent for those who want to explore the island by road.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Saint Pierre
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Morning
Town center and L'Arche museum
Start at General de Gaulle Square, go up to the cathedral and follow the streets of colorful houses to the Zazpiak Bat fronton. Finish the morning at the L'Arche museum, with the history of fishing and Prohibition.
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Afternoon
Pointe aux Canons and Les Salines
Walk along the waterfront to the Les Salines huts and the lighthouse at Pointe aux Canons. On the way back, visit the Musée Héritage, near the center.
2 days in Saint Pierre
Day 1
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Morning
Île aux Marins
Take the boat from the harbor for the guided visit to Île aux Marins: the church, the school converted into a museum and the hull of the Transpacific.
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Afternoon
Center, cathedral and fronton
Back in town, visit the cathedral, the streets around the square and the Zazpiak Bat fronton. End the day at Pointe aux Canons.
Day 2
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Morning
Anse à Henry trail
Follow the marked trail to Anse à Henry on the north of the island, with views of the Grand Colombier.
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Afternoon
L'Arche and Héritage museums
Spend the afternoon at the town’s two museums and finish at the Les Salines huts by the harbor.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Saint-Pierre in one day?
General de Gaulle Square, the cathedral, the streets of colorful houses, the Zazpiak Bat fronton, the L'Arche museum and the lighthouse at Pointe aux Canons. If you have time left, the Les Salines huts and the Musée Héritage.
Is Saint-Pierre airport far from the center?
No. It is in Pointe-Blanche, about 2 km from the center, and the taxi ride is short.
Where do I catch the boat to Île aux Marins?
At the harbor of Saint-Pierre, in the town center. The guided visit is organized by the L'Arche museum and requires booking the day before; there is also a regular boat in season for those who want to go independently.
When is Saint-Pierre’s Basque festival?
Once a year, for a week in August, around the Zazpiak Bat fronton and the central square. There are pelota matches, strength competitions, singing, dancing and a community dance. Dates change each year: check before you go.
What language is spoken in Saint-Pierre?
French, the official language. Many residents also speak English, common in tourism due to the proximity to Canada.