Le Phare: Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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• MINERVA:  Thursday May 8 2008
• BREMEN: Tuesday June 10 2008
• MAASDAM:   Wednesday August 6 2008
• PRINCE ALBERT II: Tueday August 19 2008
• EURODAM:    Monday August 25 2008
• EXPLORER II: Saturday September 20 2008
• FRAM: October 7 2008
• AKADEMIC IOFFE: October 13 2008
• BALMORAL:  Sunday October 26 2008

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Events for 2008

Saturday June 14th: Fête Western. Every year, Saint-Pierre’s Horse Riding Club organises a number of events including horse back riding, horse-drawn carriage. The event also features music and a large BBQ.

Saturday June 21st:

• Fête de la musique - France’s national festival of music. For over 20 years, France has celebrated professional and amateur musicians by encouraging a truly people-centred festival.
• 25 km run of Miquelon
  • This race takes place between Langlade and Miquelon. People from all over the world come to participate, either by foot, roller blades, or bicycle. After the race there is a celebration organized with an enormous barbecue, live music and dance. For further information please visit the website : Les 25 km de Miquelon

Monday July 14th:

• Bastille Day or Fête nationale - The 14th of july is a national holiday to celebrate the end of the French revolution. This holiday has become very popular and visitors come from far and wide for this occasion. There is musical animation, games for all ages with prizes to be won and a variety of different food stands. Among the many activities on this special day is the evening fireworks display. For further information please visit the website : Comité Régional du Tourisme
• Route Halifax Saint-Pierre: sailing race which leaves Halifax harbour

Thursday July 17th to Saturday July 26th:

• A music festival with both local and foreign talent that lasts for a week or two. Bars, restaurants and other locations offer a diversity of music. A great time guaranteed
  For further information please visit the website : Les déferlantes atlantiques

Sunday August 10th: Sea Food Festival, Miquelon - Organized by the local soccer association, A.S.M., the 20th anniversary of the famous Festival des produits de la mer, or Sea Food Festival features a gathering of over 450 people who get to eat a wide variety of dishes cooked by locals using their unique and time tested recipes. All cooks are volunteers and will also offer a great assortment of French style desserts. You are most welcome to join un this August 10th in Miquelon.

Monday August 18th to Sunday August 24th: The Basque Festival in August is marked by numerous games of force. Throughout the day both local and Basque food is available and there is entertainment and refreshments up until late night ad we must not forget the traditional evening ball. For further information please visit the website :Comité Régional du Tourisme

Saturday August 30th: Take advantage of labor day and enjoy our crab festival, a great opportunity to taste local snow crab and all you can eat for a whole day. The perfect occasion to discover a French island in North America. For further information please visit the website : Comité Régional du Tourisme

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Welcome to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a part of France in North America. Come and discover our unique charm, our legendary warmth and - joie de vivre.

Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is located some 800 miles north-east of Boston, and just 12 miles off the southern coast of the island of Newfoundland. We have a rich history that spans some 400 years and includes revolution, war but also prohibition, shipwrecks and seafaring.