La Ciudad Blanca – the White Town , Sant Lluis (San Luis) is a quiet, sleepy town consisting mainly of two-storey whitewashed houses. Built originally in the middle of the 18 th century by the Duc de Richelieu for the soldiers under his command, the town still proudly displays some of its French and military history.

A comparatively new by-pass takes most traffic around the outskirts of the town, hiding the interior behind a modern row of shops and buildings. The real Sant Lluis lies behind this, comprising 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 nevertheless attractive. Landscaped with trees and a fountain, it hosts a small children's playground. The tall tower, although simple, is well worth a visit. The French during their seven-year occupation dedicated it in 1761 to the memory of Saint Louis and its western façade bears the coat of arms of the French royal family.

An immediately noticeable landmark is the decoratively painted blue and white Windmill, the Moli de Dalt. Today it is still in working order and is home to the Agriculture and Folk Museum which is open to the public. Carrer de Sant Lluis, 4.

Perhaps another legacy of its' French past is the town's selection of good quality restaurants, cafes and tapas bars, especially popular with the Spanish, who always appreciate good food at reasonable prices. The town is well served with local shops including Bakeries, Butchers, a Florist and English newspapers can be bought. There are also Banks, a Post Office, Chemist, Tobacconist and Petrol Station/Convenience Store as well as the nearby SYP Hypermarket (main Sant Lluis to Mahon road)

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