Missouri

Bonjour! We invite you to explore the rich French heritage of Missouri. Click below to see the interactive map showing French-related sites and organizations in Missouri. And click to see a calendar of French-related events happening in Missouri.

Then, click on the links below to read more about Missouri’s French heritage. You’ll learn about the Native people who lived here before the French arrived, the voyage of Marquette and Jolliet, the growth of the French settlements of Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis, and Old Mines, and much more!

Finally, you’ll find out how French heritage is preserved today, discover additional resources to explore, and find resources for teachers as well.