How to get there
All international flights land in Saint-Pierre and generally require two stops. The lowest round-trip air fare from Boston to Saint-Pierre at press time was $629 on
Seasonal ferry from Fortune, Newfoundland, to Saint-Pierre departs daily; $60 round trip. Ferry between Saint-Pierre and Miquelon runs Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; $30 round trip. Purchase tickets at the Saint-Pierre Tourist Office (800-565-5118, 011-508-41-23-84, and www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com). The local currency is the euro.
Where to stay
Saint-Pierre
Hotel Robert
10 rue du 11 Novembre
011-508-41-24-19
Houses a collection of Prohibition-era exhibits. Rooms start at $120 double occupancy. (Note: Come to these islands looking for another dimension, not hotel stars.)
Pension Marcel Helen B&B
15 rue Beaussant
011-508-41-31-08
Clean, very reasonable, and very informal. $40 double occupancy.
Miquelon
B&B Chez Paulette
8 rue Victor Briand
011-508-41-62-15
Folks don't come much nicer than Paulette Boissel, who speaks no English (we think) but excels in patience and hand signals. Singles, $20.
Where to eat
Saint-Pierre
Le Feu de Braise
14 rue Albert Briand
011-508-41-91-60
Try the roasted halibut with bacon ($32).
Restaurant La Voilerie
72 rue du 11 Novembre (on the waterfront).
A specialty is the scallops St. Jacques ($29).
Miquelon
Entre-Nous
36 rue Baron de l'Esperance
011-508-41-61-24
It's about the only game in town. Family fare starts at $7.
Getting around
On Miquelon, you'll have to use you feet or your thumb. On Saint-Pierre, consider renting a scooter for $40 daily at Locamat Testeur Sarl, 10 rue Richerie (011-508-41-30-38); helmet is included.
