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Visit the Amoureux House
Built in 1792 by Jean Baptiste St. Gemme Bauvais Jr., the Bauvais-Amoureux House overlooks Le Grand Champ, the agricultural fields of Ste. Genevieve. Its upright cedar log walls are set directly in the earth, in the rare poteaux-en-terre method of construction. Ste. Genevieve boasts three of the five known surviving examples of this style in the United States.
In 1852, the home was sold to Benjamin C. Amoureux and was owned by successive generations of his family. Today the house is part of the Felix Valle State Historic Site. An impressive diorama depicting the village of Ste. Genevieve in 1832 is featured inside the house. Additional exhibits featuring the architectural history of the Ste. Genevieve community are also on display.
The Bauvais-Amoureux House (The Amoureux House)
327 St. Mary’s Road
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri 63670
Tours/Hours
- Open daily June to mid-August
Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 12pm – 5pm - Open on Saturday and Sunday April through October
Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 12pm -5pm - Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
- Open for group tours any time of the year by appointment.
For questions regarding group tours or to schedule a tour:
Please call 573-883-7102 or email us at felix.valle.state.historic.site@dnr.mo.gov
Tickets
Adults – $4
Students – $2.50
Children under 6 – Free
The Amoureux House is part of the Felix Valle State Historic Site.
Ticket includes admission to three houses: The Amoureux House, The Felix Valle House, and The Dr. Benjamin Shaw House.
Admission tickets can be purchased on the day of your visit at:
The Amoureux House, 327 St Mary’s Rd
The Felix Valle House, 198 Merchant St
Ste. Genevieve offers a variety of notable attractions. For detailed information on what not to miss and where to stay visit http://stegenchamber.org/
Getting Here
Directions:
From St. Louis and points north and west
Take I-55 South to MO-32
Take MO-32 East into Historic Ste. Genevieve
From Springfield, IL and points north and east
Take I-55 south to I-255
Take I-255 South across the Mississippi River to I-55
Take I-55 South to MO-32
Take MO-32 East into Historic Ste. Genevieve
From Memphis and points south
Take I-55 North to MO-32
Take MO-32 East into Historic Ste. Genevieve
The Bauvais-Amoureux House is located on St. Mary’s Road near the historic downtown district of Ste. Genevieve. From the Visitors Center take S. Main Street south to St. Mary’s Road. After several blocks, the Amoureux House will be on the right at 327 St. Mary’s Road.
For directions via Google:
327 St Mary’s Rd
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670