St. Pierre and Miquelon are two islands that lie south of Newfoundland. The capital is St. Pierre (about 6,500 inhabitants) on the island by the same name, which is nevertheless much smaller than Miquelon (in the capital of Miquelon live only about 600 people). According to excavations the islands were already settled around 3,000 BC. Populated. Both islands are characterized by beautiful nature. The island group also includes Langlade and the Ile aux Marins. The language is French, until a short time ago even Basque was spoken.
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On St. Pierre the cathedral is worth a visit, as is the lighthouse and a fort. Some monuments like the War Monument and some crosses are distributed throughout the city. Moreover, there are salt mines on the island. Thanks to the large population St. Pierre is very urban, while Miquelon is the ideal place for nature lovers. Extensive dunes and lush nature invite you to hike. Also on Miquelon there is a remarkable church.
However, the islands are excellent for hikes, especially bird lovers get their mone's worth here. The wild and rough nature will charm you.
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