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Miquelon
Miquelon is an island and village in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.
Culture and History
Although it is much larger than Saint-Pierre, it is much less populated. The residents are primarily of Basque and Acadian heritage.
Geologically, Miquelon is three islands, connected by isthmuses formed from drifting sand:
- Le Cap at the north, location of the village of Miquelon (pop. 600).
- Miquelon proper (Grande Miquelon). The name comes from the Basque version of Michael, which was the name of several fishermen who settled here.
- Langlade (Petite Miquelon), which has no permanent inhabitants but is a popular vacation spot. The name is a corruption of the French l'île à l'Anglais or Englishman's Island.
Travel to Miquelon & Visa Requirements
Tours & Getting around Miquelon
Miquelon attractions and sightseeing
Miquelon city tours
Miquelon souvenirs & shopping
Miquelon Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
- Restaurant Brian and Brasserie Michael, 18, rue Anne-Claire du Pont de Renon, ☎ (508) 41 64 89(drevert@cheznoo.net). closed Mon.. Traditional cuisine, seafood, snacks. edit
- Snack Bar à Choix, 2, rue Sourdeval Miquelon, ☎ (508) 41 62 00(chancyl@cheznoo.net). Closed Mon. seafood crepe, roasted chicken, baked apple crepe, traditional cooking edit
- Chez Janot, Langlade, ☎ (508) 41 28 09(domiledu@cheznoo.net), [1]. edit
Miquelon nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Miquelon cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
- Hôtel L'Escale, 30, rue Victor Briand, ☎ (508) 41 61 24 or (508) 41 64 89(drevert@cheznoo.net). 6 roomsfrom €42. edit
- Maxotel, 42, rue Sourdeval, ☎ (508) 41 64 57 or (508) 55 64 57(maxotelmiq@cheznoo.net). 10 apartmentsfrom €60. edit
- Chez Marlène, Anse du Gouvernement (Langlade), ☎ (508) 55 01 32(chezmarlene@cheznoo.net). 2 rooms from €45. edit
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This page was last edited at 19:20, on 2 June 2007 by Todd VerBeek.
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