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Chemin du Roy
New France's history and heritage along the St. Lawrence River
The Chemin du Roy (King's Road) is an official tourist route that begins in Old Québec, presenting New France's history and rich heritage by passing through three regions: Québec, Mauricie and Lanaudière.
In the Québec region, the Chemin du Roy is mainly associated with the Portneuf area, where you will pass through some of the most beautiful villages of Québec: Neuville, Cap-Santé, Deschambault and Grondines. You will discover breathtaking waterside landscapes along the St. Lawrence River.
To learn more about this historic route (clearly marked with blue signs), discover some of the attractions listed below.
Official Chemin du Roy website
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Villa Bagatelle
Villa Bagatelle, with its distinctive irregular forms and ornamentation, was built in the picturesque English architectural style of the 19th century....
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Maison Hamel-Bruneau
This charming house has been transformed into a centre for the arts and science, with a focus on stimulating debate and the exchange of ideas. It...
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Maison des Jésuites de Sillery
Located at the site of the first Jesuit mission, which was founded in 1637 to convert the nomadic Aboriginal peoples and encourage them to establish...
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Aquarium du Québec
Located on the bank of the St. Lawrence River and overlooking the bridges, the Aquarium is the ideal place for a meeting, cocktail or other special...
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Parc nautique de Cap-Rouge
This nautical park is dedicated to recreational boating. Explore the St. Lawrence and Cap-Rouge rivers aboard a canoe, kayak, sailboat or deckboat. If...
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Moulin de La Chevrotière
Built in 1802, this mill, located on the western edge of Deschambault, was named a historic monument. It stands on rue Chavigny, a street formerly...
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Moulin à vent de Grondines
Built in 1674, the Grondines windmill is the oldest of the 18 windmills in Québec. A permanent exhibition tells of the windmill's dual role, first as...
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Aliksir Essential Oils
The Arab word aliksir means essence, that which is the nature of being. Aliksir Essential Oils has been producing and importing organic extracts since...
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