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Quartier du Petit Champlain

Rue de Petit Champlain, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H5, Canada
(418) 692-2613, 877-692-2613
As featured in 3 days in Quebec
Ranked #4 of 99 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 93 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Shopping, Dining
Fee: No
Description: Dating back to the mid-17th century, this historic neighborhood is the oldest commercial district in North America.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

nice art galleries to visit. the pace has a bust of Louis XIV in the middle More

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Lawrence, Kansas
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

My husband and I visited Quebec City for our honeymoon and visited Quartier du petit champlain many times during our stay. It was a lovely walk and lively with people (even in the winter!). We loved looking in the little shops and trying the restaurants in this area! Our favorite stores were le perle and pot en ciel. Such cute... More

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Bernos-Beaulac, France
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

That's where we had our hotel. I actually discovered that part of Quebec -- we always used to keep visiting the upper part of the town. There's lot to see in the low town as well. More

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King City
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

What a beautiful district! Lots of small little shops with warm and hospitable service. We took the funicular up. For just $2 you are brought to the base of the Chateau Frontenac where there are more shops and restraunts to stroll through. You also get a beautiful view of the river and Levis. More

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Los Angeles, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

The Quartier du Petit Champlain was so perfectly delightful that even the crowds of people couldn't spoil the overall effect. I love the signs on the old houses to identify when they were errected, I love the attention to detail in keeping things authentic; despite the former residences being turned into shops and restaurants. It is done in an artistic... More

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Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

We enjoyed this day in the Old Champlain with the lovelu boutiques (do not take your credit card with you- lol) and the nice restaurants. It is so beautiful and like a walk in history. I am still dreaming about what we have seen. There is a special presentation about Champlain that you must not miss, inside a theater or... More

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Middletown, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

We visited in beginning of March. Perfect time to see Old Quebe city. It was cold but so peaceful and beautiful, especially with freshly fallen snow on the narrow streets. When you stroll through the Quartier du Petit Champlain at night, you feel like you have been transported into a Charles Dicken's novel! There are so many quaint shops and... More

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Merrimack, New Hampshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Although the tourist shops were pretty much the same the restaurants were very good. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Ambience and charm abound in this little district. Being a bit adventurous and avoiding the T-shirt shops has its rewards. The local hospitality is also an excellent reward for the curious. More

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Saint-Jerome
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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Very Beautifull area with restaurant, gallery and designer More

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