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| 933.1 | "Bon Vacation" | OTOOA::PINKERTON | Prov 3:5-6 | Mon Jun 12 1995 21:34 | 15 |
| I personally have not stayed there, but toured OLD Quebec, it has
picturesque narrow cobblestone streets, lined with street vendors,
mostly, of the art/music variety. Great eateries, the fort grounds,
walls, and walkways are a must, there are horse drawn carriages for
hire, PArle Francais DAGWUD::FLATTERY ???
actually if you speak English only, you can get along quite well.
--GP, PS I slept in a 2 floor walk up 2nd night of our honeymoon,
behind the Chateau Frontenac, Le Gouvenor or something. " Le Cheap "
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| 933.2 | | DAGWUD::FLATTERY | | Tue Jun 13 1995 14:37 | 5 |
| Oui, Je parle Francais....;")....at least enough to get by on....i
understand more than i can speak of course..spent a week in France and
was able to get around and make myself understood.....anyway, thanks
for the info...either this conference isn't very active or no one has
stayed there...or they're not telling..thanks again......./karen
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| 933.3 | Vivre le Quebec Pizza | POLAR::RUSHTON | | Tue Jun 13 1995 15:28 | 18 |
| I've stayed there thrice: once in 1953, again in 1975, and lately,
1987.
Each time, it was memorable, picturesque...and yes, if you're on a
honeymoon, it's perfect!
It has an ambiance of Europe and early Canada.
It's location, of course, is within the walled city of old Quebec,
which reminds one of Normandy.
Once there, take a look at the "manoirs" (B&Bs) in the vicinity as they
are a less expensive alternative if you decide to return.
A word of caution, if you drive outside of the old city, the rest of
Quebec is like any other (I know I'm gonna get flamed for this) North
America city.
Pat
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| 933.4 | | POLAR::RICHARDSON | Antihistamine-free Bologna | Tue Jun 13 1995 16:06 | 1 |
| Flame on you Pat! Flame on you!
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| 933.5 | | CALLME::MR_TOPAZ | | Tue Jun 13 1995 17:27 | 14 |
| 933.6 | | DAGWUD::FLATTERY | | Tue Jun 13 1995 18:19 | 2 |
| ....thanks all for the info...if anyone has a name of the nicer smaller
places as referenced by 'mr. topaz'.....please let me know....tx.../k
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| 933.7 | Au Chateau Fleur de Lys | TEKDEV::SMELLIE | | Tue Jun 13 1995 20:37 | 16 |
| From a match book that has been in my desk for many years:
Au Chateau Fleur de Lys
15, Ave Ste-Genevieve
Quebec 4e, P.Q., G1R 4A8
Tel.: (418) 694-1884
It is a small hotel (about three stories) across the aforementioned
park behind the Chateau. I don't remember prices, and even if I did
they would be out of date because it is so long since I stayed there.
I do remember having a very pleasant stay though and would definitely
consider staying there again.
Regards,
Tom
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| 933.8 | Next door to the Caisse Poo de l'Aire | POLAR::RUSHTON | | Tue Jun 13 1995 22:53 | 18 |
| If memory fails me...
There was a great bargain at the Chateau de Bob on the Rue des Maudits
Anglais.
The decor was spartan (furniture had expired "best before" labels on
them), but the price was unbeatable.
Sleeping arrangements were rather unique; a sleeping bag and a coat hook
on the back of the door suffised for your bed!
Wake-up calls should be avoided! Generally, it's a boot to the head by
the some kids in the hall. Usually, you don't get to sleep anyway due
to the re-construction of the Grand Canal next store.
Breakfast was included in the price: poutine and a Pepsi.
Never met Bob, but we did see something floating in the Canal...
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| 933.9 | | POLAR::RICHARDSON | Antihistamine-free Bologna | Wed Jun 14 1995 14:52 | 1 |
| Now we're getting somewhere!
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| 933.10 | | KAFS31::LACAILLE | Half-filled bottles of inspiration | Wed Jun 14 1995 18:39 | 6 |
| 933.11 | | POLAR::RICHARDSON | Antihistamine-free Bologna | Wed Jun 14 1995 19:42 | 1 |
| I can't believe the Grand Canal is in disrepair after only five years.
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| 933.12 | | DAGWUD::FLATTERY | | Wed Jun 14 1995 19:51 | 1 |
| re: .8....not exactly the romantic ambiance i was going for..;')
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| 933.13 | Chacun son gob... | POLAR::RUSHTON | | Wed Jun 14 1995 21:20 | 6 |
| 933.14 | prefer Chateau Frontenac | GRANPA::EBILLITER | | Sat Jun 17 1995 23:04 | 17 |
| I had the good fortune to spend a 4-day weekend at the Chateau
Frontenac about November 1985. It was my first visit to the beautiful
walled city, and the Chateau was spectacular! I remember chateaubriand
in the superb restaurant and an inviting lounge (bar) on one of the
lower floors. Our room was elegant, with an excellent view - a little
hot, as I recall, perhaps there was no temperature control in the room.
We had convenient access to everything in the upper and lower cities.
On my subsequent visit, the Chateau was booked, so I stayed elsewhere
(within the walls) - don't remember the name. Although the place looked
okay from the outside and was still costly, it was no match for the
Chateau.
Another plus for travellers is the abundance of excellent restaurants
all within walking distance. And speaking limited French was no
problem at all for me - people were very accomodating.
Hope this helps. Regards,
Ellen Billiter
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| 933.15 | | POLAR::RICHARDSON | | Sun Jun 18 1995 03:08 | 3 |
| <--- Nice to see another happy visitor to my home town. 8^)
GRANPA, hmmm, do you know Mike Wannemacher by any chance?
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