Ce vieux quartier est pleine de choses à voir et à faire. Il y a plusieurs de bâtiments historique, des attractions touristiques, les brasseries et les restaurants, les galeries, les magasins de souvenirs, et beaucoup d'autres boutiques. Parmi les rues les plus célèbrés il y a rue du Trésor, près du Château Frontenac, où se trouve les galeries de beaucoup d'artistes comme Jacques Brousseau et Jean Cencig. Sur les rues St-Jean et St-Paul on peut trouver les boutiques moins touristique. Après ayant fait du shopping, dinez à un des bistros les plus fins du Canada pour éprouver tout ce qui est bon dans Vieux-Québec.
This most beautifully preserved area of Vieux-Québec is also one of the city's cherished shopping districts. Quartier Petit Champlain is certainly heavily thronged to and many establishments cater to the visiting hordes. There are, nonetheless, many unique boutiques to be unearthed. Quebec fashion designers are featured heavily on the rue du Petit-Champlain, including Oclan, Point de Mire, Les Vêteries and Zazou. Numerous art and crafts galleries provide everything from souvenirs to high-end housewares; well-known stores include Brin de folie and the Galerie d'Art Bégin and Pauline Pelletier. High-quality jewelry is on offer at the magnificent Pierre Vives and Louis Perrier Jewelers. The district abounds with cafes and restaurants.
Galerie d’art inuit Brousseau et Brousseau, in Quebec's Vieux-Quebec neighborhood, was established by Raymond Brousseau in 1974. This gallery was where Brousseau could showcase his collection of sculptures by local artists, that he has been accumulating since 1956. In 1999, he opened the adjoining space as the The Brousseau Museum of Inuit Art. The Hydro Quebec Room is a permanent zone that showcases the original collection by Raymond Brousseau. Beautifully crafted sculptures by local Inuit artists, mainly revolving around their culture and beliefs, comprise the artworks on display at both these galleries.
Ce rassemblement de bâtiments historiques et de rues étroites a vu le jour en 1608 lorsque Samuel de Champlain y a établi un comptoir de commerce de fourrure sécuritaire. La place a appartenu tantôt aux Anglais, tantôt aux Français, a survécu aux incendies et aux combats, pour finalement devenir la version "centre-ville" de Québec au début et à la moitié du 19e siècle.
Place Royale, qui a été complètement rénovée, est maintenant le secteur le plus pittoresque de Québec, arborant restaurants et cafés, ainsi que plusieurs attractions pour les touristes. Une visite s'impose à la Maison Chevalier, à l'église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires et au centre d'interprétation.
L'entrée au centre d'interprétation est gratuite.
This is one of Quebec City's most popular parks and historical attractions. Commemorating the daring 1759 attack in which Quebec fell to the British under the leadership of General Wolfe, Plaines d'Abraham features two striking Martello Towers offering rotating displays and great views over the St Lawrence River. The interpretive center is housed in the Musée du Québec.
La Barberie is a micro-brewery that serves up some delightful varieties of local beers with their menu that changes on a daily basis, so you are sure to have something new here every time you visit. Some of the kinds of beers you are likely to find include Classic White, Blonde Bucolic, Light Rousse and Sure Cherry. They organize beer tastings on a regular basis, but one can order their sampler anytime they visit. The taproom has a warm feel, while one can also sit by their patio on a sunny day.
Ce vieux quartier est pleine de choses à voir et à faire. Il y a plusieurs de bâtiments historique, des attractions touristiques, les brasseries et les restaurants, les galeries, les magasins de souvenirs, et beaucoup d'autres boutiques. Parmi les rues les plus célèbrés il y a rue du Trésor, près du Château Frontenac, où se trouve les galeries de beaucoup d'artistes comme Jacques Brousseau et Jean Cencig. Sur les rues St-Jean et St-Paul on peut trouver les boutiques moins touristique. Après ayant fait du shopping, dinez à un des bistros les plus fins du Canada pour éprouver tout ce qui est bon dans Vieux-Québec.
This small store in Quebec's Quartier Petit Champlain, is dedicated to showcasing marvelous creations by local sculptor Alain Flamand. Flamand, known for his detailed carvings of wood, has been delighting clients with beautiful wood-carved figurines for over 30 years. Each piece, handcrafted by Alain Flamand himself, has drawn inspirations from various sources: folklore, nature, wildlife, humans and others, but Quebec is the common theme running through all the sculptures.
Montmorency Falls is a part of the Montmorency River and is nestled within the Montmorency Falls Park. This scenic waterfall is even taller than the Niagara Falls and has had its share of fame; it appeared in the film Whispering City and also features in a verse of John Keat's poem, Sleep and Poetry. One can access the staircases around the waterfall to gain a panoramic view of the thundering rapids.
Standing proudly against the magnificent backdrop of the Hotel du Parlement, Fontaine de Tourny is a fine example of Quebecois' love for their city. The fountain was built in the mid-19th Century by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau, and graced the city of Bordeaux until 1960. After numerous years of disuse, the fountain was purchased and brought to Quebec by an eminent city-based businessman as a gift to its people. Named after the street on which it originally stood, the large fountain features majestic sculptural details and an astounding 43 outlets. Come evening, the fountain, illuminated in all its glory, is truly a sight to behold.
The Beauchamp and Beauchamp Art Gallery is a gem in the collection of art galleries, established by art enthusiastic couple, Marc and Claudette Beauchamp. Following the success of Galerie d'art Royale, their first gallery established in 1993, the Beauchamps were motivated to open the doors to Galerie d’art Beauchamp et Beauchamp a few years later. This gallery offers a platform to promote Canadian artists. Contemporary and classic artworks can be perused here. The varied themes, ranging across landscapes, portraits, animals, abstract and more, are sure to appeal to the discerning art lover.
This most beautifully preserved area of Vieux-Québec is also one of the city's cherished shopping districts. Quartier Petit Champlain is certainly heavily thronged to and many establishments cater to the visiting hordes. There are, nonetheless, many unique boutiques to be unearthed. Quebec fashion designers are featured heavily on the rue du Petit-Champlain, including Oclan, Point de Mire, Les Vêteries and Zazou. Numerous art and crafts galleries provide everything from souvenirs to high-end housewares; well-known stores include Brin de folie and the Galerie d'Art Bégin and Pauline Pelletier. High-quality jewelry is on offer at the magnificent Pierre Vives and Louis Perrier Jewelers. The district abounds with cafes and restaurants.