La Ciudad Blanca - The White Town, Sant Lluis is a quiet, sleepy town consisting of mainly two storey white washed houses. Built originally in the middle of the XVIII century by the Duc de Richelieu for the soldiers under his command, the town still proudly displays some of its French and military history. 

However one would be forgiven for not noticing this as the comparatively new by-pass, takes most traffic round the outskirts of the town, hiding its interesting interior behind a modern row of shops and buildings. The real Sant Lluís lies behind this, comprising of narrow, mostly one-way streets meeting at right angles. In fact it is not unusual for one of these to be completely closed due to a local celebration, such as a wedding! The town also celebrates its own fiesta - the Feast of St. Luis, at the end of August. 

The main square is small compared to other towns, but is none the less attractive. Landscaped with young trees and a fountain,  it hosts a small but imaginative children’s playground. The tall tower of the church dominates one side of the square. The interior, although simple, is well worth a visit. It was dedicated in 1761 to the memory of Saint Louis by the French during their seven year occupation, and its west façade bears the coat of arms of the French royal family.

 Another interesting and immediately noticeable landmark is the decoratively painted blue and white windmill, the Molí de Dalt. Today it is still in working order and is home to the Folk Museum. It is open to the public, Monday to Saturday (closed Tuesdays) - 10.00 to 13.30 and 18.00 to 21.00, and on Sundays 10.00 to 13.00.

 Perhaps another legacy of its French past is the town’s selection of good quality restaurants and tapas bars, especially popular with the Spanish who always appreciate good food at reasonable prices.

The town is neighboured by some small and attractive villages  notably S’Uestra and Torret, whose charm lies in their typical Menorcan style houses and ambience. In both there can be found restaurants for those who like to take their exploring at a more leisurely and relaxing rate!

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