Tag: place-royale

Next to Petit-Champlain, Place-Royale is a very small neighbourhood, and the spot where Samuel de Champlain first set-up his trading post in the early 17th-century.

Today, it’s a popular spot with for visitors who want to admire the historic architecture, pop into a café or relax with a beer and a bowl of French Onion soup.

BBQ at L'Orygine Bistro in Place Royale

Indulge in Delicious BBQ at l’Orygine!

Update: This dining experience is no longer offered From the comforts of my apartment in Place-Royale, which faces Côte de la Montagne, the smell of BBQ wafts through my open…

Best Restaurants in Quebec City for Oysters

Where to Eat Oysters in Quebec City

Choosing where to eat oysters in Quebec City is not a challenging task, but it does make one incredibly hungry! Oysters are an aphrodisiac, and Quebec City is known as…

Best Hot Chocolate in Quebec City

The Best Hot Chocolate in Quebec City

Finding the best hot chocolate in Quebec City is a constant goal. Let’s face it, hot chocolate (chocolat chaud) is LIFE, especially the really good stuff. And no, we are…

Evening Gourmet Food Tour

This Is One Decadent Food Tour!

It’s true, a Quebec City food tour is one of the best ways to begin your culinary exploration of this charming historic city, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This month…

Take a Self-Guided Tour of Quebec City

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Old Quebec City

Quebec City, one of the oldest cities in Canada, is a favourite destination among those who want to wander down cobblestone streets lined with stone tin-roofed houses. Established in 1608 by Samuel…

Finding the Best French Onion Soup in Quebec City

The Best French Onion Soup in Quebec City

“Where can I eat the best French onion soup in Quebec City?” is a common question among visitors exploring Old Quebec City. While some locals are confused by the obsession…

Restaurants in Old Quebec

20+ Great Restaurants in Old Quebec City

What are the best restaurants in old town Quebec City? There are over 100 restaurants in the Old Quebec, here are some of the best ones, no matter your budget!

24 Hours in Quebec City

How to Spend 24 Hours in Quebec City

Spending 24 hours in Quebec City is a challenge – there are so many things to see and do, eat, and buy!! Here is how I would spend a day in Quebec City!

Gourmet cheese at an Épicerie in Old Quebec City

Food Shops & Épiceries in Old Quebec

Épiceries in Old Quebec has food local terroir, craft beer, wine, cheese, bread, and some non-perishables. Basically, everything one would need for a picnic!

Pub L'Oncle Antoine in Place-Royale

Quebec City Bars: Pub l’Oncle Antoine

When the server/barman at Pub L’Oncle Antoine says “Welcome to happy hour, for the next two hours I am going to be happy!”, you know it is going to be…