xox

My husband and I are planning a 3 or 4 night trip to Quebec next Sept. Besides the shopping and dining what suggestions are there for things we should not miss? I think we'll be staying at the Chateau Frontenac.

x

L'Initiale. Great restaurant.

xxx

x, thanks for the suggestion.

montrealer

i lived in quebec city for two years. you should eat breakfast at least once at café krieghoff on cartier street and dinner at the "clocher pencher" on the corner of carron and st joseph.

xox

Thank you for the suggestion montrealer.

Celine

We went to Quebec city for our honeymoon and really enjoyed it! We went to see the Chutes Montmorency and to Ile D'Orleans, both were great. There is a restaurant on Ile D'Orleans called l'Atre that is 'old style', we didn't go, but it was highly recommended. <BR><BR>I liked seeing the tour of the Chateau Frontenac, and the Citadelle (if you like history).

DID

If you go for a walk on the @vieux port@ area saint paul and sault au matelot streets you will see a lot of antique shops and nice restaurants asl'Ardoise , french food, and Le Mesclun, Provence traditinal cuisine that are realy worthfor a nice romantic and good dinner!!!<BR>

xox

Thanks to all for sharing your suggestions. I really appreciate it.

David

xox,<BR><BR>My girlfriend and I were in Quebec City this last September. Following are some of the restaurants/activities we enjoyed:<BR><BR>Le Saint-Amour: Our first night out and one of our most memorable experiences. Le Saint-Amour is a beautiful little restaurant on Rue St.-Ursule in upper town. The chef is award-winning, the food is superb and the ambience is very romantic. We began our meal with a piece of melt-in-your-mouth goose foie gras and an escargot “stew” made with garlic cream, spinach and pinon nuts…unbelievably delicious! Our main courses consisted of broiled veal sweetbreads and an incredible rack of Charlevoix lamb. If I were to attempt to describe the desserts, I would only bring tears to your eyes! By the way, if you dine there be sure to make reservations a few days in advance and request the winter garden (it’s an indoor atrium in the back of the restaurant that is simply beautiful). Also, don’t forget to order something from their extensive (and reasonable) wine list.<BR><BR>Le Continental: I realize there has been some mixed press on Fodors concerning this restaurant; however, we thought it was excellent. If you like classic continental food (Duck l’Orange, Sole Meuniere, Chateaubriand, etc.) you will not be disappointed. Sure, there’s nothing new or innovative here, but the preparations are right on, the servers experienced and the ambience appropriately classy. Their foie gras de terrine and lobster bisque rivaled the best I’ve had and the tableside flambes are pulled off with flair and panache. Where else can you get crepes with fresh peaches made tableside?<BR><BR>Le Ardoise: This is a small locals place located in lower town around the corner from Mesclun. Quite casual and featuring a nightly prix-fixe menu with everything from confit of duck to foie de veau. Nice ambience, casual service, good food.<BR><BR>Le Echaude’: Very attractive French/Mediterranean Restaurant in lower town right down the street from Mesclun. The menu features everything from a wonderful steak tartare to bouillabaisse and the service is friendly and efficient. One of the few places we went to that had an actual “bar” where you could sit and just enjoy a cocktail if you liked.<BR><BR>Since our hotel provided continental breakfast for us each morning, we never managed to make it out for breakfast. As for lunch, generally we found ourselves in high tourist areas at that time and really struck out with most of the places we tried. Had we been closer to our hotel during the lunch hours I believe we would have had much better luck, as that’s where many of the locals seemed to be dining.<BR><BR>Other Quebec City highlights include:<BR><BR>Strolling on the boardwalk in front of the Chateau Frontenac and watching the street performers; hors d’ oeuvres and wine on the terasse overlooking the St. Lawrence river at the Frontenac; walking around the Plains of Abraham (unbelievably beautiful!); exploring every street, nook and cranny of Vieux Quebec; experiencing the battle reenactment at Museo du Fort; jazz at the Hotel Clarendon; a river cruise up to Montmorency Falls; Montmorency Falls themselves (spectacular!)…<BR><BR>We also rented a convertible and drove to Charlevoix. We were only there overnight and will have to explore this beautiful region more fully on our next trip. Baie St.-Paul is wonderful (great artisan community and THE place to buy nice gifts for people) and Le Malbaie is home to the Hotel Manoir Richelieu—where we stayed overnight. Both these towns (and others) deserved more of our time but, sadly, we just didn’t have it to give them. We will definitely rectify that next time.<BR><BR>Have a great trip!<BR><BR>Davidcs<BR>

xox

David, thank you so much for taking the time to sharing your info. That was so kind. I can't wait to see Quebec.