Maison Guibourd-Vallé
4th & Merchant Streets
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
573-883-7544

According to tree ring analysis on the logs used to build this house, it was erected in 1806-1807 by Jacques Guibourd. A native of France, Guibourd emigrated to Ste. Genevieve after a stay in Santo Domingo and became a wealthy farmer, tanner, and slave holder. This home was constructed using vertical logs and hand-hewn oak beams secured by wooden pegs. The house was later owned by Jules Felix Vallé, the great-grandson of Francois Vallé, the first Spanish commandant of Ste. Genevieve, and the home was furnished by Jules' wife, Anne, in the manner of the upper class of the period. In the rear and side yards is a beautifully landscaped garden that is in almost constant bloom during the growing season, a courtyard with an archway, and an old stone well. 

The home was last used a private residence in 1971 by a member of the Vallé family. The interior is elegantly furnished with a collection of family heirlooms, antiques from the 18th and 19th century, and features changing exhibits and a dried herb display. The home is owned and operated by The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve and tours are conducted by costumed guides. Group tours are welcome and a gift shop is located on the premises.

Visiting the Maison Guibord-Vallé
     Visiting Hours
          April - October: 10 am - 5 pm daily
          November - March: 12 pm - 4 pm daily
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for students

Directions: The Maison Guibord-Vallé is located in the historic district of Ste. Genevieve. From the Ste. Genevieve exit on I-55 (exit 150) take MO-32 east for 5 miles to the four way stop light at MO-61. Continue straight through stop light crossing Hwy 61 across RR tracks to the four way stop sign, which is the intersection of 4th Street and Market Street. Continue straight one block to the Maison Guibord-Vallé.

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