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THE BOOKMARK - QUEBEC CITY

Oh, the beautiful city of Quebec, nicknamed the Old Capital, is one of the oldest cities in Canada. Its gastronomy makes it one of the queen cities with names such as Stéphane Modat at Château Frontenac or Daniel Vézina at Laurie Raphaël, it is impossible to ignore the capital of Quebec.

WHERE TO EAT
Quebec City - Battuto
Le Battuto Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie

• Le Champlain of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Chef Stéphane Modat, chef of the year at the latest Gala des Lauriers, has taken the restaurant of chef Jean Soulard to new heights by adding a touch of modernity. A must.

 

Adress: 

1, rue des Carrières
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1R 4P5

 

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• Le Laurie Raphaël

Created and lead by the great Daniel Vézina, with his son Raphael at his side, the restaurant has undergone changes in recent years to put the customer back in the center of the experience. Open less often, except for groups, and with a menu under 5 or 3 themes, they want to explore their universe. Note that schedules change according to the seasons.

 

Adress: 

117 rue Dalhousie
Quebec City, Qc
Canada
G1K 9C8

 

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• Battuto

Recipient of the “Best New Restaurants in Canada” Award from EnRoute Magazine in 2017, we find Italy, a little reinvented. Guillaume St-Pierre and his team welcome in their small restaurant, 40 people. No more no less. But it’s the price to get to perfection.

 

Adress: 

527 Boulevard Langelier,
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1K 5P7

 

Visit the website here

TO DRINK
Quebec City - Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - 1608
The 1608 at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie

• The 1608

Probably the most beautiful bar in Quebec City, if not of the province of Quebec. It helps that it is located in the Château Frontenac. Here, beautiful views, delicious cocktails with a more about Quebec products and a selection of very luxurious products.

 

Adress: 

1, rue des Carrières
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1R 4P5

 

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• Chez Tao

The Asian in Quebec is perhaps a little rarer, but here it is good, cocktails and food are on the menu! Vincent Thuaud’s team welcomes you with some of the best cocktails in the city.

 

Adress: 

104 Rue Saint-Vallier Ouest
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1K 1K1

 

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• Nénuphar

While the wave of “speakeasy” or hidden bars has taken over the entire planet, the city of Quebec has too little, but the best are there. You will not want to miss the cozy atmosphere of the water lily. Find here the atmosphere of the 20s in Paris.

 

Adress: 

801 4e Rue
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1H 2T7

 

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OÙ LOGER

• Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

The most photographed hotel in the world. Renovated recently, its rooms are beautiful. You can not go wrong with le Château!

 

Adress: 

1, rue des Carrières
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1R 4P5

 

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•  Le Germain Quebec City

 

Built at the beginning of the 20th century in Old Quebec and formerly known as the Germain-Dominion, Le Germain Quebec City is the first boutique hotel in Quebec City. You will be quickly charmed by this institution. A haven of peace in the lower Quebec city.

 

Adress: 

126, rue Saint-Pierre
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1K 4A8

 

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• Auberge Saint-Antoine

Located a stone’s throw from the Quartier Petit Champlain, in the heart of the Old Port and facing the majestic St. Lawrence River, the latter is located in the heart of Old Quebec. Member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association since 2005, this hotel will not leave you indifferent.

 

Adress: 

8 Rue Saint-Antoine
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1K 4C9

 

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• Le Bonne Entente – Hôtel Contemporain

Located a few minutes from Old Quebec, in the Sainte-Foy borough, Le Bonne Entente hotel will offer you a remarkable stay, whether for a business trip or for pleasure. The Bonne Entente is one of the most luxurious hotels in Quebec City and benefits from the services of incredibly dedicated and experienced staff.

 

Adress: 

3400 Chemin Sainte-Foy,
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1X 1S6

 

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FOR ENTERTAINEMENT
Musée national des beaux-art du Québec
Musée national des beaux-art du Québec

• Musée national des beaux-art du Québec

The Grand Museum of the National Capital. It promotes and preserves Quebec art from all periods, from early art to contemporary art, and ensures a presence of international art through acquisitions, exhibitions and other animation activities. With more than 40,000 works since the 17th century, the Museum is the living memory of Quebec art and artists.

 

Adress: 

179 Grande Allée Ouest
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1R 2H1

 

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Musée de la Civilisation

 

The latter presents temporary thematic exhibitions and permanent ones, most of which are related to the humanities and social sciences. It has an important collection of objects of ethnographic and historical interest. It offers guided tours, interactive exhibitions, a restaurant, a lounge and shows. In twenty years, it has received more than thirteen million visitors

 

Adress: 

85, rue Dalhousie
Quebec City, QC
Canada
G1K 8R2

 

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