Quebec over the 4th
 

Conisdering going to Quebec for 4 to 6 days over 4th of weekend.Any small B&Bs or Inns near the attractions.Thinking of taking the train from NYC then renting a car to get around.Do I need a car?I like flea markets and antiquing so any suggestions would help.Would like to hear about restaurants.Will last minute be a problem.Any suggestions about day trips.

I was in Quebec city two summers ago and enjoyed the visit. We stayed at La Maison du Mesnil. It is now located on Ile d'Orlean which is a few miles from downtown Quebec. The Maison was exceptional. <BR>There is a web page for it at http://www.quebecweb.com/BandBMesnil/ <BR> <BR>For us, it was a delightful experience. <BR> <BR>The hotels in the old city are extremely "tight". <BR>Not much parking, and heavily metered for "on street" parking. <BR> <BR>We had a city map and had no trouble driving around. <BR>If you go let me suggest three activities: <BR>1. the Plains of Abraham where Wolfe and Montcalm had their famous battle and the museum with programs in English <BR>2. A tour around the Old City, inside the walls. <BR>3. Visit Chute Montmorency outside of the city to the north east. Great waterfall, much higher than Niagra, but not as much water. Great viewing area. <BR>And we ate at Louis Hebert, which is just outside the old wall close to the visitor center. <BR>I like scallops and the chef at the time knew exactly what to do with them. <BR>

We'll be in QC middle of Aug. for 3 days. Can you recommend any restaurants. Will have a car and will be staying at LeChateau Frontenac. <BR>

Barry: We visited Quebec last fall and didn't need a car until we left the city. Quebec City is a nice walking town, and there are lots of places to eat in Vieux Quebec. We liked le Champlain at Chateau Frontenac (try the caribou), Pizza d'Youville for pizza, Casse-Crepe Breton for crepes, and the Creperie for breakfast. <BR>On Ile d'Orleans, we stayed at Auberge le Goeliche, a B&B right on the St.Lawrence River. Dinner and breakfast there were excellent.

<BR>Went to Quebec City 6 years ago over the July <BR>4th weekend and it was a lovely and romantic and <BR>manageable trip. Feels very European. <BR> <BR>Best meals <BR> <BR>1) L'Atre - exquisite Quebecois cuisine on <BR>island of Ile d'Orleans, a 21 mile long island <BR>right near Quebec City. You park your car and a <BR>horse drawn carriage carries you to the charming <BR>old house for a meal of a lifetime. <BR>2) Stroll and dine on Grande-Allee at any of <BR>the row of small cafes, with Parliament across <BR>the street. <BR>3) Take a river cruise. <BR>4) Leave your car parked and stroll Quebec. <BR> It's very manageable, and around every corner <BR>is an "AH" scene. <BR>5) Lower town is a lovely waterfront district. <BR>6) Sit in Battlefield Park - 235 acres of beautiful knolls and sunken gardens overlooking the St Lawrence. <BR>7) Day trip - Montmorency Falls <BR>ENJOY.

check out the dates for the Jazz Festival as well as the International Fireworks Competition (you can watch them from the Pont Champlain!)