[SymphonicPoet]

I was in Carondolet only occasionally at that time, so I can't say for sure. It makes sense. Carondolet is quite old by local standards (probably the second oldest neighborhood in town, by virtue of its independent foundation). I'd actually be somewhat surprised if there aren't still old French families down here. There are in a number of nearby communities. It seems inevitable that folks are still here in St. Louis somewhere, and Carondolet and Lemay feel likelier than most places. (As do Bellefontaine and Spanish Lake.)