Lieu Historique National des Forts-et-Châteaux-Saint-Louis
Lieu Historique National des Forts-et-Châteaux-Saint-Louis
Lieu Historique National des Forts-et-Châteaux-Saint-Louis
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gonnaflynow
Berkeley, CA54 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
It was interesting to see the remains of the original governer's chateau, but there wasn't really that much to see. The exhibit is underneath the Dufferin Terrace, and you buy tickets at the north end, but the entrance is more towards the middle of the terrace, a stroll away. You exit back at the place you paid for the tickets. Kids can get an "xplore" book with some educational questions to be answered, and they can receive a little souvenir back at the pay station upon your return. We took the audio tour, which had a lot of information to listen to. There are also guided tours in French and English (separately) and the tour being given in French that we overhead had a very capable, knowledgeable guide.
Written July 8, 2023
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,920 contributions
Aug 2022
The first residence of the governors of New France at Quebec City, the ruins of the Chateau Saint-Louis give you perspective on a governor's life. Sundry artifeacts are on display, including a gold and turquoise hair pin, the most valuable fine. You can take a group tour but I enjoyed wandering at my own pace. From Dufferin Terrace there are openings to look down at the ruins, an enticement to visit. The entry fee was $8.50.
Written August 13, 2022
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spud0018
Mississauga, Canada860 contributions
Jul 2023
Have been wanting to visit this for many years but we were always in Quebec City in the winter when it it closed. We finally were able to visit in the summer. Joined an English tour. Used our National Park Discovery park pass so everything was included as part of our pass. Very informative and interesting tour to hear the evolution of the chateau. Guided tour is an hour and would recommend the tour over the audio tour.
Written July 15, 2023
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TrailTrekker15
Tallahassee, FL5,496 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
My wife and I took the self-guided walking tour of the St. Louis Chateau and Forts. This part of the city was built in the 1600s and occupied until a fire destroyed much of the site in the 1800s. It is located beneath the Terrace with the entrance near the Hotel Frontenac. The walk took us about an hour to walk through the archeological site and read most of the interpretive boards. It was extremely informative and unique. Also, as an added bonus, it was air conditioned which was lovely on the hot day we did the tour.
Written August 17, 2024
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Flutegarden
Collegeville, PA226 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This was interesting to see but not that captivating. You need to be really Inter in artifacts. It wasn’t as kid-friendly as reviews made it out to be. Yes - there’s a scavenger hunt book you can fill out for a prize they kept them busy but the kids got bored quickly so we didn’t spend long there.
Written August 6, 2023
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julie c
Burnaby, Canada1,261 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Loved our tour of this active military base. Started with the museum which photos were not allowed. Enjoyed learning the history of battles that have been fought since colonization. The room of medals was very moving. The heroes peacefully celebrated.
The tour of the fort was informative.
The tour of the fort was informative.
Written June 21, 2022
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margara7
Toronto, Canada108 contributions
Aug 2022
We took a guided tour of Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site and had a great time. The guide was knowledgeable and did an excellent job of keeping us engaged. The site's history is exciting, and seeing what's left is impressive. This is an educational tour, and we highly recommend it.
Written October 9, 2022
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JAVIER M
Monterey, CA21 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We went on an hour guided tour with Christina (in English) and we learned a lot. She is knowledgeable about the history behind Québec and how the “château “ evolve throughout the centuries. The price is reasonable. If you want to know a bit more about the fort, the old residence and the First Nations, this is the right tour.
Written June 10, 2023
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Michelle M
Harrisburg, PA26 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
A nice place to stop to get out of the sun, located underneath the boardwalk. We went through in about 30 minutes on our own. The guided tour would take longer. Interesting tidbits and history facts to read along the way.
Written July 8, 2024
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Debbie C
Canberra, Australia36 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
This is an archeological dig site under the grand Dufferin terrace in old Quebec city. It has been there for 300 years, but hidden and no one had got under there until 2005. It was the original governor's house which increased in size with every governor. they found thousands of artifacts like coins, buckles, plates, and of course, the rooms that were under the house, like the kitchen, ice house and storage places. You buy a ticket up top and then go down under on your own and it is self guided once you are there. It's really interesting. It closes over the winter months.
Written October 3, 2014
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Since everything is closed due to Covid, is any part of the ruins visible through the windows from the promenade ?
Written November 7, 2020
micheljrdupuis
Repentigny, Canada
bonjour, le site est ouvert jusqu’à quel date svp
Merci
Written October 3, 2018
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