Florissant Attractions
Florissant contains houses that were typical of the French settlers who settled in the "flowering" valley in 1786.
Old St Ferdinand Shrine
The congregation of Old St Ferdinand Shrine was founded in 1789. Most of the Church, built 1821, is constructed of logs, with only the exterior and front section of the building constructed of bricks.
Old St Ferdinand Shrine has a convent wing that was built in 1819 and is still maintains most of its original condition.
Old St Ferdinand Shrine has a convent wing that was built in 1819 and is still maintains most of its original condition.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Taille de Noyer
The plantation of Taille de Noyer began as an Indian trading post in 1790, and later the hunting lodge of John Mullanphy, one of Missouri's most illustrious citizens. It became the country home of Mullanphy's descendants and now serves as the headquarters for the Florissant Valley Historical Society.
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
