HERITAGE MUSEUM

Inaugurated in 2003 by Roland Châtel and located in the center of Saint-Pierre, a passionate collector, the Heritage Museum presents the history of the archipelago in the 19th century through a dozen exhibition rooms presenting the themes of medicine, education and fishing, for example. There are also many pieces from the Prohibition era (1919-1933). The building that houses the museum is worth a visit, if only for its history. The land that the museum occupies today was purchased by François Jacques Mazier in 1862 to build a brick house that housed a trade store, a warehouse and a four-room, five-bedroom apartment. The building facing the quai de la Roncière changed hands several times in the 20th century, was enlarged and eventually sold in 1987. Fifteen years of restoration allowed the museum to open its doors in 2003. To see: the beautiful interior courtyard filled with chestnut trees. Each year, Roland Châtel also offers a spotlight on a theme. For example, in 2018, the focus was on the famous dory, a boat emblematic of the history of artisanal fishing in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. A true living space, the museum informs, raises awareness, collects and preserves the memory of the islands. Definitely a must-see to dive into the heart of the social, economic and religious evolution of the last two centuries on the archipelago. Individual pass for the season also on sale.