Apr 302012
On May 1, Jacksonville celebrates the 450th anniverary of the landing of French Captain Jean Ribault at the mouth of the St. Johns River. To commemorate the event, the city hosting French Week through May 6. For Living-On-the-Cheap fans, that means specials and discounts at a number of Jacksonville restaurants, plus a chance to see two French schooners, the Etoile and the Belle Poule. The ships will leave Mayport Naval Station April 30 and sail the St. Johns River to arrive at downtown Jacksonville at noon. The ships will remain docked in Jacksonville through May 2.
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