17 Mar The most beautiful neighbourhood in Quebec City

The most beautiful neighbourhood in Quebec City

The smallest neighbourhood in Quebec City is also the most beautiful and one of a kind named Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale (Basse-Ville, Lower Town). You may have already explored the Vieux-Quebec (Upper Town). But if you like cobblestone walk the Petit-Champlain neighbourhood is a must see.

How to get to Petit-Champlain neighbourhood?

From your hotel Manoir d’Auteuil situated in Upper Town in Vieux-Quebec you have the choice between the funicular down to rue Petit-Champlain that offers you a spectacular view of the St-Lawrence River. Or you can have a walk down to Côte de la Montagne by taking the Breakneck stairs.

What’s interesting in Quebec City Lower Town?

To only name few interesting things to see and do in this charming Petit-Champlain neighbourhood there is first of all the unique comforting ambiance of the old architecture of buildings dating of 17th century and cobblestone paths. Also a great visit to the museum « Musée de la Civilisation » or the « Musée de la Place-Royale » or having a walk on the border of the St-Lawrence River. Taking the Louis-Jolliet boat to Levis a city on the south shore of the River. There is also a lot of boutiques, restaurants and cafés, artisan beer shop, religious sites like one of the oldest church in North America Notre-Dame-des-Victoires and historic site like the Royal Battery, bike rentals and typical nightlife.

If you choose to take the funicular you will have the chance to enter the home of Mr. Louis
Jolliet. He is a well-known French Canadian explorer and a fur trade in the 17th century. His home now is the main entrance of the funicular Petit-Champlain.