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Place Royale, Quebec City

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See the cradle of French civilization in North America at Place Royale, a historic square around which Quebec was established in 1608. Visit the oldest stone church in North America, featuring a suspended model of a ship from its barrel vault ceiling, and learn about the history of the first colonists of New France at the museum. Admire a large mural depicting the life of colonists from various stages of Quebec's history, and stroll the historic cobbled streets lined with cafes, restaurants, and shops. Plan a Quebec City trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
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  • Place Royale is a picturesque town square with historic stone buildings, cobblestone streets and the Notre Dame Des Victoires church. It’s the location where Quebec City was founded by Samuel de... 
    Place Royale is a picturesque town square with historic stone buildings, cobblestone streets and the Notre Dame Des Victoires church. It’s the location where Quebec City was founded by Samuel de...  more »
  • Place Royal is located in a central point in the lower village of Old Quebec. It is where the city was founded by Samuel Champlain the the 1600’s. Now it is a picturesque area surrounded by stores... 
    Place Royal is located in a central point in the lower village of Old Quebec. It is where the city was founded by Samuel Champlain the the 1600’s. Now it is a picturesque area surrounded by stores...  more »
  • Our hotel was not far from this square so we walked through it frequently and at all times of the day and night. Every time it was different with the number of people and the lighting. Much history... 
    Our hotel was not far from this square so we walked through it frequently and at all times of the day and night. Every time it was different with the number of people and the lighting. Much history...  more »
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  • We stayed here over the New Years Eve weekend. The first room we were put in was 319. We could hardly get the bus boy cart in it. The room was very small with a slow working tiny toilet. We asked for another room because we were to be there for 3 nights. They gave us the one beside it 318, much more space, even though the attendant didn't seem to agree. We were quite happy with this room over our stay. The bed was amazing, along with the pillows. Great little hotel, with great parking. The restaurant was quite good too, although a little pricey as we had the NYE planned meal at 150$ per head. We would stay again for the ease of access and location to old Quebec. Thanks
  • Great piece of Quebec history. Wonderful old church - sadly not open to the public. Some stunning original properties and shops of interest plus a magnificent mural just off the square depicting Quebec historical figures. Well worth a visit.
  • A quaint and beautiful town square whose architecture and character will make you feel like you are in Europe. It is simply a good place to walk around, relax, and take in the stone buildings, the flowers, and the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church. Best of all, it is just a few minutes' walk from the restaurants and stores of Petit-Champlain.
  • Place Royale is where Samuel de Champlain founded the City of Québec in 1608. With buildings that combine French and British influences in North America, the square has a charm all its own. This is the precise location where Samuel de Champlain built the first permanent French settlement in the Americas. Erected in 1608, his first abitation was a fort, store, trading post, and residence all rolled into one. That’s why Place Royal is considered the cradle of French North America. The varied architecture reflects the successive periods of French and British colonization. A few steel and glass structures reflect current 21st century trends. The perfectly restored houses that surround Place Royale have become restaurants with patios and stores that sell souvenirs, crafts, and more.
  • Important square in Quebec city, lovely stores and restaurants. Also you can see there the Notre-Dame des Victoties, one of the ancient churches in North America.

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