St. Louis, Missouri, a melting pot of ethnicities, income levels, and historic and modern architecture, extends an eclectic array of food, activities and accommodations to visitors. The Fleur-de-Lys Mansion, built-in the 19th century, is in Compton Heights, one of the city?s quiet upscale neighborhoods. This starting point gives guests easy access to many of the city?s remarkable landmarks like Forest Park and Tower Park which are the perfect places for a picnic or bike ride. Music lovers can peruse the National Blues Museum, and history buffs can delve into the past at the Missouri History Museum and the Old Court House. Take in the sights and smells at the picturesque botanical gardens boasting hundreds of different floral varieties.

History of the Fleur-de-Lys Mansion | The Fleur-de-Lys Mansion, a stunning bed and breakfast currently owned by Gary and Jerilyn Sadler, has four magnificent rooms for rent and spectacular gourmet breakfasts. According to Jerilyn, the Mansion was built-in 1913 by Mr. and Mrs. William Beckman as a multigenerational home for the family. They lived there until the 1970s and then left it to a church where it was abandoned for about 17 years. During that time the roof joist caved in. Cats and pigeons took occupancy of the third floor, which was an amazing ballroom, and the animals spent their evenings dancing the night away under the moon. In 1986 two architects bought the property and restored it to its previous splendor. The architects liv...