TRAVEL TIP: QUÉBEC CITY IN CANADA

Today I want to take you on a virtual voyage to Québec City in Canada. Let’s not talk about time management as my trip to Québec was in May this year, and yes, now it is December already! But the trip will be a visual treat, I promise! I visited Québec City twice already and loved it both times. This cute Canadian city has a strong French flavour to it and the old town will make you forget you are in North America. But judge for yourself. Fancy to visit the fairtytale city with me? Buckle up, here we go!

Québec City is very French. Especially if you stick to the old town (which most tourists do), you get the feeling you are somewhere in northern France. Old houses, cobbled streets, horse carriages, and the ever present French language (albeit Québecois, which is an own dialect). Québec City’s strongest landmark is probably the hotel Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac which sits like a fortress on top of the old town. But today I have another beautiful boutique hotel for you to recommend. In fact it is the hotel where I was staying and where I felt pampered like a king: the Auberge Saint-Antoine in the old Québec City.

The Auberge Saint-Antoine is a fascinating place. It is probably the best hotel to experience the history of Québec City. Why? Because from the moment you enter you will see that this hotel sits on a place with history. During the hotel’s construction many artifacts of the area came to the surface. From ancient walls to pottery, everyday objects, and trading goods – every item telling the history of this spot and city. The hotel chose to integrate those elements into its interior concept thus creating a fascinating combination of hotel and museum. Additionally, every room has a name and special concept. I need not mention that the service is impeccable and the hotel’s restaurant serves excellent farm-to-table food.

If you ever decide to visit Québec City, I recommend you stay at the Auberge Saint-Antoine. Its location in the old town is perfect for discoveries of the main sights in town. You can wander the paved streets