Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a small French overseas territory located off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Historically tied to fishing and maritime trade, the islands were once a base for cod fishing and rum-running during Prohibition. It’s renowned for its blend of French culture in a North American setting, offering a unique and remote travel experience.
In 1816, following Napoleon’s second abdication, France reclaimed Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Great Britain. It seems this postcard and the postmark on the envelope I received in 2016 celebrates 200 years of French rule.
