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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.

Bistro L'Orygine in Place-Royale, Quebec City
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local flavours are popping at bistro l’orygine!

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Last night, I was reminded why I need to dine at Bistro L’Orygine more often. I mean, I live across the street – my apartment overlooks the side of the…

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BBQ at L'Orygine Bistro in Place Royale
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indulge in delicious bbq at l’orygine!

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From the comforts of my apartment in Place-Royale, which faces Côte de la Montagne, the smell of BBQ wafts through my open windows. As someone who loves BBQ, the smell…

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Best Restaurants in Quebec City for Oysters
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where to eat oysters in quebec city

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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…

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Best Hot Chocolate in Quebec City
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the best hot chocolate in quebec city

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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…

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Evening Gourmet Food Tour
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    • tours

this is one decadent food tour!

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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…

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Take a Self-Guided Tour of Quebec City
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    • tours

self-guided walking tour of old quebec city

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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…

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Finding the Best French Onion Soup in Quebec City
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the best french onion soup in old quebec

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“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…

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Restaurants in Old Quebec
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the best restaurants in old quebec city in 2022!

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What are the best restaurants in Old Quebec City in 2022? While some restaurants have shuttered their doors due to the pandemic, many have managed to stay open, and there…

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24 Hours in Quebec City
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how to spend 24 hours in quebec city

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Whether you’re embarking, disembarking or making a short stop at the Quebec City cruise port, these are the best things to do in Quebec City!

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Gourmet cheese at an Épicerie in Old Quebec City
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    • comptoir
    • épiceries

food shops & épiceries in old quebec

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Choosing Quebec City food to buy for a picnic or souvenir can be quite enjoyable if you visit the right épicerie or comptoir! An épicerie is not the same as…

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Pub L'Oncle Antoine in Place-Royale
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quebec city bars: pub l’oncle antoine

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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…

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90+ Things to Do in Quebec City in Summer
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90+ things to do in quebec city in summer

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Having a list of the top things to do in Quebec City (and its surrounding area) is a good way to start your time in the city. Think of it…

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