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mylinlondon · 7 years ago

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The OG Red City

The Medina (old city) of Marrakech is a labyrinth - dusty, spindly old roads that look like they haven’t changed in hundreds of years. There is so much to look at: souks (shops) overspilling into the uneven cobblestones filled with goods like ceramics, spices, silk, hammam (Arab spa) towels, pastries, rugs, beautiful riads (house/hotels) tucked behind crumbling walls, and, ah yes, sometimes your life also flashes before your eyes, as electric bikes zoom full-speed past you in the most neck-breaking turns.

Marrakech is unlike any other destination we’ve visited in the past year. There’s a constant feeling of opposites in this city - pristine riads just behind a crumbling wall and broken door, the dusty markets contrasted to hammams and the islamic duty to keep yourself clean, overwhelrming chaos in the Jemaa El Fna and the tranquility of rooftop restaurants sitting under the stars.

A little history:

Marrakech is towards the south-west of Morocco - the primary language is Arabic, since the Arabs arrived approximately 800 years ago, and the second language is French, as the Moors traveled up through Gibraltar and cultural exchange took place. The indigenous group of this area were the Berber people, who were famous for living in the Atlas Mountains. This was a tremendously wealthy area at one point, and you can see the evidence of it still in the tombs. Which leads me to...

The Sights:

The city is extremely walkable, and we never used any public transportation. That said, be savvy - walk away from the pandemonium, get some maps or download off-line ones, and prepare ahead. As much as I love doing it, this is not a wandering aimlessly city. Almost all my travel friends use some sort of “favorite-ing” mechanism on the maps; I icon-code mine by food, places of interest, and where I’m staying.

The following sights are by no means comprehensive, just the ones I researched and, in bold, the ones i recommend. Pictures are followed by corresponding description.

Jemaa El Fna - they say if you haven’t been to the legendary square in the evening, you’ve never been to Marrakech. It’s overwhelming, a massive market filled with fruit, food, and little trinkets. you’ll see “snake charmers” and little monkeys, and if you even vaguely point a camera/phone in their handler’s directions, they will follow you aggressively until you tip them. I found this square rather touristy, and many of the shops were quite similar, but I suppose it was compulsory

Ben Yousef Madrasa - beautiful architecture at Marrakech's most prolific school. About $2 to get in per person. It won’t take you long to do, as you’re really just taking in the architecture, but we did discover some cool stuff like the boys dormitories upstairs, and how there are still pegs in the corner of the walls to climb up in to the little wooden second floor.

Maison de Photographie - amazing photographs taken by some of the very first photographers in the 1800s. The quality and vividness will shock you, and the familiarity will make you pensive. Pause at the rooftop terrasse for a light snack. it's quite romantic up there too, and you can see a panoramic view of the Medina- smoke rising from the ceramic workshops, the Koutoubia mosque, all surrounded by dripping greenery. The famous Koutoubia mosque is not on this list because it is not open to non-muslims.

Yves Saint Laurent Museum - YSL’s summer home was restored from the lush villa of famed artist Jacques Majorelle, and in Marrakech is the only house in the city not painted in the signature red. Definitely worth a visit to visit his full collection, sketches, personal items; If there is a man who really internalized his travels, it’s @ysl-fashion. His collections over 40 years were inspired by artists, craftsmanship, and cultures from all over the world.

Bypass the huge queue at the entrance of the Majorelle gardens and buy your 3-entry ticket from the Yves Saint Laurent Museum just 100 ft further down the street. The 3 entry gets you into YSL museum (highly recommend), Majorelle Gardens (also lovely), and the Berber Museum (interesting but small)

Other sites we did not see:

Marrakech Museum - we did not go, but apparently the best feature is the architecture, which you can clearly see from outside, so no reason to go in, right?

The Tombs - we really wanted to go, and we hear they are fabulous. The two specific tombs are from rulers from 300 years ago and 100 years ago, and its here you can really see the wealth of this old empire

Definitely do a Hammam, which I will cover in another post. It is essentially a Middle Eastern Spa, but it has a whole experience to it. We also did a viator trip into the Berber mountains, and it was our most exciting day....

Quads and Camels

This excursion took up a full day. I loved it for a few reasons: the delight of befriending my camel, conversing with local children while dining at a remote Berber kazbah, and the thrill of riding quads through the desert and into the mountains. If you (like me) don't have enough days to do a proper atlas mountain hike or go to another village, this is a nice way to get out of the Medina.

A car will be arranged to pick you up at 9am at your riad, just don’t do what we did and get into the wrong van. Apparently our pick-up location is a tourist hotspot, and groups of four aren’t exactly uncommon. We booked this excursion last minute, as you can tell we didn’t exactly pack appropriately. You definitely want to keep the headscarf they give you on, as it shields you from the heat. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

The Souks

The souks are a labyrinth, especially at night when throughways become dead-ends. Stuffed full with local silks, cashmere, leather goods, dried fruit, Moroccan cookies and spices, ceramics and metalwork, it’s a constant assault on your eyes, nose, and with the frequent near-miss with a motorcycle, body.

You can and will get lost in here. I can not emphasize enough to be sure to download an offline map, and be careful after evening prayer around 6:30pm as random paths are closed and you'll have lots of locals trying to show you the way out for a hearty tip. Your best bet is to take an outer path after 7pm than to try to navigate the maze. We did figure out our way, but we were based in the northern end of the souks.

I was not in the market for a rug, but that is of course what Morocco is known for. Just know, whatever it is you intend to buy, they will offer you easily 3-4x what the cost is, and you cannot possibly not haggle. Do your research on what you should be paying, and don't be afraid to walk away. You can see lots of sites online that will show you what people were able to buy and for what price, so have an idea of what you're looking for before you go.

In addition to the Souks, I found a few shops I adored. They’re a bit pricier, but they all feature local artists and craftsmanship.

33 Rue de Majorelle - right across from the Majorelle Gardens, everything in there is BEAUTIFUL but expensive. I bought a pair of tassle earrings that my colleague told me looked like, when I decided a rug was out of my shopping range, I cut off the tassle ends and put it on my ears. In any case, I love them

Max & Jan - cool scarfs, leathers, and interesting assortment of weird things. I didn’t get anything from here, but it was fun just walking through the store

Riad de Vinci

HIGHLY recommend our Riad, I mean look how beautiful it is! It was at an optimal location too, just north of the Souks. Our host was gracious and informative, and we dined on the rooftop every morning and on our last night and it was delicious. We even befriended the host cat, Vinci, who was fat and mostly blind but if I held a bit of chicken tagine under his whiskeys he would nibble the meat gently out of my hand.

Most Riads will have breakfast provided to you in the morning, and can provide transfer from the airport (we paid 15 euro for all of us). The ride from the airport is no more than 25 mins, the morning we left it took us around 12 mins to get from the Medina to airport (granted, it was 4am).

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Where to eat

Tagine, tagine, tagine. You can definitely get tagined out. But it’s delicious, at least for a few days, and one of my best meals was a lamb tagine from our first lunch at Le Jardin. Moroccan food is flavorful, rich, and has so many beautiful influences from French, Spanish, Arabic cultures. What is a tagine, you ask? It looks like a clay funnel casserole, and its essentially a tiny oven that you place IN the oven, usually filled with meats and spices. We had one nearly every meal.

My best meal: lamb tagine with almonds and apricots.

We adored these little pastry stands scattered through the souks - our favorite is a tiny cart on Rue Amsafah, where the teenage girl gave us lots of samples and sold us entire boxes of cookies for $2.

Terrase des Epices - beautiful rooftop, excellent food, good atmosphere. serves alcohol (many places don't). We came here twice, we liked it so much, and we bought most of our stuff from the souks in the courtyard downstairs

Le Jardin - our first meal, and as mentioned earlier makes an incredible lamb tagine. Lots of glamorous french people here

Nomad - also a beautiful rooftop, do this at night. portions are smaller compared to other restaurants but quite chic

Grand Cafe de la Poste - the only one I didn’t love, because 1) VERY expensive and 2) not at all Moroccan, you may as well have been in Paris. But still, if you’re in the new city area, a nice place to stop for a nibble

My best meal: lamb tagine with almonds and apricots.

Dinner at Nomad with some London friends!

Tapped out - but coming later:

What exactly do you do in a Hammam?

How to dress for Morocco

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davidabitbolsmet · 7 years ago

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thestarfishdancer · 5 years ago

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I am back in Paris for a few more days, and so have been continuing my touristic ventures. My first stop yesterday? Another laundromat. Ooh, la la! Very exciting! Well, perhaps not exciting, but certainly lovely to have fresh clean clothes to put on, especially my sweater, since I only brought the one and had been wearing it over mostly everything.

After my laundry was taken care of, I jumped on the metro to head to to l’Aquarium de Paris. My tourist browsing lead to targeted ads on Facebook, which is how I learned Paris has an aquarium, and since I love aquariums, I absolutely had to make my way there. I was joined by my friend Sage; she was a summer student in our shop last year, coming up from Ottawa for a four month stint in the region as part of her university coop opportunity. She’s now working on contract here in Paris, so I had a lovely buddy to hang out with over the last two days.

Lobster

I got to pet fish in the koi pond!

Red and white starfish!

Jelly fish!

Shark!

A constellation of jellyfish.

The aquarium is pretty great, and even though it was a chilly Saturday, it wasn’t too busy, which was so nice! I love aquariums, and so does Sage, so it was a really brilliant time. We even spent a good half hour watching the shark tank! After that, we had an early dinner near the aquarium at a place called Le Wilson, where we chose to have another of those course selection menus. Sage had a yummy mozzarella and tomato salad as her started, while I opted for the French onion soup. She had roast beef for her main, while I went with the roast chicken. For dessert, she had creme caramel and I went with my beloved creme brûlée. The platter menus are such a good idea and good value!

A taste of the Rouen aesthetic.

After that, it was home for an early night, because Sage and I were meeting up again today bright and early, to catch a train for a day trip to Rouen. It’s a charming little village with a sort of French medieval aesthetic, and is probably best known for being where Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc) was imprisoned and then burnt at the stake. Our train left shortly after 7:30, so I hopped on the metro and made my way there fairly handily. I do like the transit here in Paris.

The Donjon (dungeon) tower in Rouen.

The train takes about two hours to get to Rouen. As it was Sunday, many of the shops were closed, but we still found so much to do, and possibly since it was Sunday, much of it for free as well. This included our first stop at the Donjon (dungeon) – not, in fact, where Joan of Arc was imprisoned, though she was brought into the tower and threatened there before being kept elsewhere.

The spiral steps are a menace, but it was very interesting. There are examples of weaponry and clothing, as well as just some information about historical players of the time, such as “Charles the Mad”. They do escape rooms there, too, which might be fun for a group of 3 to 6 people who want to drop 105 euros on that kind of puzzle.

After the Donjon, we made our way to the market (stopping to get some macarons and “larmes de Jeanne d’Arc”, which are not tears but chocolate covered almonds) for later since a little shop was open only until noon. We checked out the produce and listened to the French singer for a bit, before finding the Joan of Arc church, which unfortunately did not appear to be open to the public today.

After that, we found a place for lunch called La Terrase where we got to do another platter selection, though Sage and I opted to just have a starter and main, and skip dessert, since we had macarons and chocolate almonds and also chocolates I bought in Belgium for later. Sage had a lovely prosciutto and butternut squash dish while I decided to give the oysters a go, and then she had a burger while I went with a magnificent duck in orange sauce. It was all very good, and I would definitely go back. The jazzy vibe of the place was nice, too.

After lunch, we made our way to a cathedral, another Notre Dame, this time of Rouen. I seem to be collecting Notre Dames this trip! It’s certainly very stunning, from the detailed intricacies of the outside, which must have been even more stunning before time weathered some of the precision away, to the stained glass and artistry of the interior.

We were going to go into the Musee des Beaux Arts next, but there was a little museum of iron works next door, and it was free, so we decided to check it out. It was very cool! It’s apparently “unique au monde” (the only one in the world), according to one of the staff – a little museum dedicated to work done in iron, from keys to art to tools and more, some dating as early as the first century! It was extremely interesting and definitely worth stopping in to check out.

We then moved to the Musee des Beaux Arts, and wouldn’t you know it, there was no cost to view the permanent collection today either. It was such a pleasant surprise, all the free things we got to explore today! The collection was also interesting, full of artists I hadn’t heard of but certainly talented, if not the “masters”, dating from the 1500s onward into the final collection floor of impressionists’ work, where I did know some of the artists, as Renoir, Monet, and Pisarro are featured there. There was even one of Monet’s earlier works, done before he began to work in the impressionist style for which he is well known. The Musee is also a LOT bigger than it looks where you start out, and it was a great way to while away the rest of this chilly afternoon in Rouen. I also especially liked a little room dedicated to Joan of Arc works – very appropriate for Rouen, I think!

We had hoped to stop at a coffee shop on the way to the train station, but it too was closed. We managed to find a machine that made coffee; not as nice, certainly, but it would do nicely. So Sage and I had hot drinks to go with our macarons (which we split so we could try four kinds) and our chocolate covered almost and my Belgian chocolate. It was a lovely end to a perfectly charming day, and I’m so glad I went and had such a lovely travel companion to join me!

Travel is extra fun with a friend, especially once as nice and fun as Sage!

EU Go, Girl! Adventures in Europe: Part # 9 I am back in Paris for a few more days, and so have been continuing my touristic ventures.

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pieropolis · 6 years ago

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Dernier étage P.1

Le monde est une place dangereuse. Du moins, c'est ça que son père le disait à tous les jours. Et à présent, il n'était plus là. Il avait eu raison mais ceci dépassait, de loin, tout ce que lui l'avait averti...

D'un jour à l'autre, les personnes sont devenus de fous sauvages. Le monde avait, à présent, un soif instinctif pour le mal, pour blesser et tuer. C'était comme la proie et le chasseur à tout moment. La nature sauvage de l'être inscrit au plus profonde de leurs gênes. Tout avance technologique de l'homme ne pouvait rien faire face à cette nature primitive des individus et la science était incapable d'expliquer ce phénomène insolite par lequel l'humanité était entrain de passer. Personne sait comment tout a commencé, personne pouvait dire à quel moment l'être humain est juste devenu un être, en perdant tout ce que le qualificatif humain pouvait l'attribuer. Il y avait plusieurs hypothèse, un virus qui s'avait propagé massivement sur les rues ou un brotte psychotique collective ou même une force naturel ou même extranaturel qui avait réveillé cette partie sauvage de l'homme. Quelqu'un du groupe avait aussi nommé les extraterrestes car dans les nouvelles de la télé, il y eu dernierment une grande quantité des reportages à propos des lumières sur les ciels du partout dans le globe terrestre. Mais même à ça, il n'était pas clair si c'était les navettes des habitants d'ailleurs ou comme d'autres disait la présence divine des anges qui apportait la bonne nouvelle.

Pour Frédéric, c'était de la foutesse car de bonnes nouvelles, il y avait rien. Peu importe ce qu'était ces petits lumières dansantes sur le ciel nocturne. Pour lui, c'était le premier signe que le monde commençait à viré fou. Le gens ont commencé à parler comme si d'un theme quotidien c'etait, que la fin du monde était proche et que l'être humain l'avait bien mérité.

Quand tout avait commencé, il était entrain de marcher sur le grand boulevard du centre-ville. Soudainement, trois explosions fond trembler les vitres des édifices. La foule de gens recoulait en courant vers le sud de la ville. Des cris de terror l'ont poussé entre deux portes. Un monsieur qui criait "des terroristes" pendant qu'il courrait en poussant les autres. Des sirens des patrouilleurs polices, des claxons des voitures, des cris hysteriques et des coups de feu au loin, c'étaient la mélodie du gran boulevard. Sans anticipation, le son violent d'un voiture se mélange au cocktelle sonore du lieu. Son reflex, chercher la source du sons. Dans une fraction de seconde, il aperçoit un char qui allait directement vers lui. Il était pétrifié. Le claxon de la voiture resons à l'intérieur de ses tympans. Le char passe à toute vitesse et l'hurte la jambe droite. La force synetique du char le projeta vers le mur de l'entrée du centre commercial et de son bras allongé sur le sol immobilisé avant de commencer à voir tout noir jusqu'à perdre connaissance.

Il seront 6 heures lorsqu'il se réveilla entouré du petit group qui a pris soins de lui. Il ne sait pas et ce n'est pas clair qui l'a pris pour le laisser où il était. Il se reveilla dans le dernier étage d'un édifice au centre ville. Il demanda aux autres ce qui est arrivé. Personne le sait...

Il demanda aux autres si c'était bien un attente terroriste? Rien pouvait affirmer cela. Une personne du groupe dissa que c'était une autre chose. Avec une voix tremblante et confuse raconta:

J'étais avec mon beau-frère. On sort jamais ensemble mais je sais pas pourqoui c'était justemente aujourd'hui que tout ceci devait arriver. il voulait s'acheter un pair de sneakers. Tout à coup, il a eu la première explosion. Je n'ai pas vu c'était qui ou quoi. L'explosion était proche d'où j'ai été mais je n'ai pas réussit à voir qoui ce soit... j'ai juste écouté et sentis la vibration de l'exôplosion passer par mon corps. Vous saviez ce qui est arrivé après. Le monde a commencé à courir! Tout le monde! Quand je me suis aperçu, mon beau-frère était par terre sur une autre personne! Il etait entrain de l'étrangler avec ses propres mains! J'ai essayé de l'arrêter mais il était pas mon beau-frère... Enfait, oui! Il l'était mais il ne l'était plus! Son visage!.. je me souviens encore de son visage. Mon beau-frère n'aurait jamais fait une telle chose à une autre personne! J'ai demandé de l'aide. Au coin, pour maintenir le control, un policier a commencé à tirer dans les airs. Mes yeux ne pouvaient pas croire ce qui est arrivé après. Ce même police, sans aucun motif apparent, a commencé à tirer sur la foule!!! J'ai eu la truiye de ma vie! J'ai couru avec toutes mes forces, tout ce qui je pouvais et à toute vitesse pour m'éloigner de cette place!

Il semblait que personne avait vu ce qui avait généré les explosions au centre-ville. Le monde avait juste témoigné le chaos et la peur du moment. Selon les autres, dans les premiers heures, on pouvait écouter de coups de fusils et de cris. Ils sont dit avoir vu des gens courir en plein milieu de la rue avec des armes. Le groupe avait pensé que ça pourrait être les attaquants. Pour cela, ils se sont dit d'attendre les policiers pour se faire évacuer en sécurité. Ce qui etait bizarre c'était que dans les premiers heures, les lignes des services d'urgences étaient saturés. Quelques heures après, il y avait pas de ligne pour le 911. Et après, il avait pas de ligne tout court. Les services de communications sont tombé. Il n'avait pas de 4g ou de 2g. Il n'avait pas moyen de savoir ce est arrivé dans la ville. Personne avait une radio et moins encore une télé; l'incommunication était affreuse. Il faisait noir et aucune présence de la police ou des militaires. Pendant, qu'il faisait plus noir, on pouvait écouter de plus en plus des cris dans le rues ou dans les édifices. Des cris de peur et de desesperation. Des cris à l'aide ou de lamentations. Pour plus surréaliste que cela puisse être, on pouvait écouter des rire et cris de célébrations aussi. C'était extrement dantesque comme sensation sonore. Il faisait juste pas de sens ce qu'était entrain d'arriver...

Trois jour et deux nuits sont passés et la ville avait un silence de tomb. Dans ce petit groupe de 5 personnes, il y avait un enfant de 8 ans. Jean-Pierre était seul et il avait perdu sa famille dans le Chaos du jour 1. Dans sa main droit, il avait un celular Nokia de anciens; celui qui fonctionne juste pour faire des appels. Son pere ne voulait pas lui donner un smartphone en lui disant qu'un enfant ne devrait pas jouer avec un appareil électronique mais plutôt avec d'autres enfants. Cet appareil lui avait été donné en cas d'urgence car sa batterie pouvait durer des jours. Il savait que son père aller lui appeler pour venir le chercher où il était. Malheureusement pour le petit, la batterie commençait à s'épuiser et il n'avait pas encore reçu aucun appel. Les adultes savaient qu'il n'allait pas avoir d'appel car il n'y avait plus de service téléphonique depuis quelques jours; mais personne avait ossé lui dire cela car cet enfant savait accroché à l'espoir que ses parents viendrons le chercher à un moment donné. Encore, personne était capable d'assumer la tâche de lui annoncer une telle nouvelle qui briserait son coeur. Peut-être que c'était aussi à cause que cet enfant avait l'espoir et cet espoir donnait aussi l'espoir aux autres. Le groupe avait pensé que cet enfant allait rester avec eux jusqu'à l'arrivée de secours. Ce même secours que semblait ne plus exister.

Depuis la reprises de conscience de Frédéric, Jean-Pierre est rester proche de lui. Peut-être que c'était à cause que Frédéric travaillé dans un école primaire au nord de la ville. Cet enfant lui aidé à se déplacer, lui apporté de l'eau où la portion de nourriture qu'ils avaient. La nourriture était très peu. Ils avaient juste des battendre, du chocolat, et très peu de l'eau qu'ils sont trouvé lors de leur fuige dans le 13 et 12 étages. Ils sont vidé une machine distributrice snacks. La toilette était aussi un autre histoire... Ils savaient qu'à un moment donné, ils seront obligés de descendre plus d'etages. Mais la peur de se mettre en danger leur a poussé de rester jusqu'à le dernier moment. Personne voulait risquer sa vie pour aller chercher en peu bouffe mais tout les personnes savaient que c'était inévitable. Mourir de faim c'etait impensable.

Jean-Pierre était assis au bord d'un balustrade. Il regardait les rues de la ville. Ses pieds tiraient par la gravité, son bras allongé se semi reposé sur une barre de balustre. Son avant bras dans les airs sentait l'air poussait la main qui avait son téléphone cellulaire. Ses yeux tombant pensaient à ses parents... le petit commençait à perdre espoir et tout ce qu'il avait étaient son cellulaire et ses yeux mouillés. Il se releva en s'apouillan de barre métallique. Le petit avait été trop de temps assis et le flux sanguin monta vers le haut de son corps. Sa jambe droite endormie, trébucha. Et par réflex, il se tient avec deux main sur la barre. Son cellulaire se glissa entre se doigts et fait un coup sonore avec le plancher métallique avant de continuer le trajet vers le bas par la gravité. Le petit voit au ralenti son cellulaire tomber et s'éloigner jusqu'à disparaîtrait ainsi que son bernier petit espoir de contacter sa famille.

Un group de personnes discutaient en plein milieu de la terrase. Le temps perdu, la nourriture et l'après étaient le problème primordiales. Tout le monde aperçoit le petit qui marche avec la tête en-bas et ses gros larme glisser sur ses joues. Il pleure en silence et personne s'approcha. À personne leur semblait important d'aller voir l'enfant quand il y a de choses plus important à traiter. Les êtres humains n'ont pas autant changé...

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equatorjournal · 8 years ago

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Henri Matisse | La terrase de l’hôtel Stuart, 1930. Matisse et l'Océanie: le voyage à Tahiti

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gonewithawhimm · 8 years ago

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My first morning in Nice, I woke up at dusk. I love starting the day early especially when I’m somewhere new and ventured to soak in the sights, smells and the sounds of Nice at daybreak. I climbed down from the fourth floor of the building to Rue Bonaparte, a narrow lane where my Airbnb was and made a beeline for the heart of the old Town, Place Rosetti. I weaved my way through the network of cobblestone alleys and squares that made up the old town. Early sunshine streamed in through the hollow gap between the rooftops and dusted the bright facades in soft golden light. As I sauntered along, the silence of the empty streets was punctuated by the sound of the morning news on the French radio from a nearby house. I peeked through the slightly-open shutters but I didn’t see much. I was mildly disappointed. I was hoping a friendly face would peer back at me and welcome me to a home-cooked breakfast. Quel dommage! A few seagulls caw-cawed and dipped a little low and whizzed past me. I ducked my head and I resumed my stroll.

Fresh strawberries at the neighborhood fruit shop at Rue Bonaparte

Early mornings sunbeams streaming through.

Soon, the narrow lanes widened to reveal the impressive Rosetti Square and it was lovely. The square was crowned by the towering baroque Cathédrale Sainte Réparate on the right, built in the late 17th century. Buildings in red and yellow ochres dotted the plaza and surrounded a fountain in the center. Empty chairs spilled over from the closed restaurants. Save for a few people walking their dogs, a cyclist, a couple reading Le Matin outside Café Antonia, there was not a single soul in the square. I seized a chair at the terrace of the restaurant and opened my trusty travel companion Jeeves.

The spell-binding Cathedrale Saint Reparté, Place Rosetti

The barista appeared out of nowhere ordered a simple petit dejeuner in awkward French. I’m usually a bit shy transitioning from English to French and it takes a day or two before I can confidently butcher the language. 😀 A soft breeze rustled the pages of my book and the clothes hanging in the balconies above me. Shortly, my fresh petit dejeuner arrived in a straw basket. I nibbled at the warm buttery croissant, flaky folds slowly crumbling in my mouth. Between sips of fresh squeezed orange juice and silky macchiato, each bite unveiled a doughy inside with spongy pockets of air. Layer by layer, I slowly drifted to puff pastry heaven, floating on clouds of billowy dough.

Le petit déjeuner at Cafe Antonio, Place Rosetti

Couple enjoying cafe á la terrase

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A morning giddy with simple delight.

Early morning strolls in Nice, France: Day two My first morning in Nice, I woke up at dusk. I love starting the day early especially when I'm somewhere new and ventured to soak in the sights, smells and the sounds of Nice at daybreak.

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vegnatureng · 6 years ago

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A flashback from last summer! Diner on the terrace, it makes it feel like paradise! I'm starting to cook better with my BBQ. Tonight I prepared potatoes, multicolored carrots and a scallopini from Gardein, accompanied by a salad, VegNature 3 Peppers & Chives VegCheese, pesto and a baguette ! Pour some red wine and la vita è bella! ;-) . . Un flashback de l'été dernier ! Un petit souper sur la terrase, le paradis ! Je commence à être pas trop pire avec mon BBQ. Ce soir je me suis préparé des pommes de terre, des carottes multicolores et un scallopini de Gardein, accompagnés d'une salade, de VegNature 3 Poivres & Ciboulette, de pesto et d'un pain baguette ! Un peu de vin rouge et la vita è bella ! ;-) . . . #vegnature #vegnatureng #Veganlifestyle #veganlife #behappy #veganchef #plantbasedlifestyle #veganbbq #heresmyfood #onmytable #plantbased #vegansofig #whatveganeat #vegancommunity #foodie #vegan #veganfoodlovers #govegan #vegancooking #veganfood #veganfoodshare #bestveganfood #eatmoreplants #vegancheese #veganrecipes #veganlunch https://www.instagram.com/p/BxznEykpV2t/?igshid=7psz1r7j2ir

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go-poirier · 5 years ago

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les premiers Mai

incidemment

exhument les regrets.

Jean Dieuzaide Taos New Mexico, 1981

Luigi Ghirri île Rousse 1976

Charles Ciccione Rue Saint Vincent Montmartre, Paris, 1959

Inge Morath, 1954 England, London. Fog on the Thames River.

Bill Perlmutter. Boy on the beach, Portugal, 1956.

Ferdinando Scianna. Sicily, Petralia, 1971.

Michel Jaget. Terrase Au Printemps, Paris, 1981.

Irving Penn The Bath (A) Dancers Workshop of San Francisco 1967

écouter en boucle “le dernier des Bevilacqua”

ne réglera pas le problème

Aujourd’hui...

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gourmetsandco · 5 years ago

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Laïa

Paris (XIème)

par Patrick Faus

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Sortir de Paris à Paris ? Pari réussi…

Cette formule, bien trouvée et parlante, est leur concept, leur identité, leur raison principale d’ouvrir le restaurant Laïa. L’idée est simple mais efficace : faire voyager gustativement le client en ciblant sur des produits et des préparations exotiques mais sans trop. Ici, le thème général est plutôt méditerranéen. Paella (Espagne), poulpe (Crête), Tortelli & Gnocchi (Italie), Salade d’hiver (France), Laïa en prénom catalan… et le tour est joué.

A l’origine du projet, deux pros de la restauration de palace, en l’occurrence le George V, Pierre Doublet et Quentin Garreau de Labarre. Ils s’y rencontrent, mettent en place le projet, et débauchent Marco Bernardo alors au George, le restaurant italien étoilé du George V.

Un lieu clair, lumineux même, bien situé au calme dans une cour du 11ème arrondissement proche de la Nation, tendance bois à l’intérieur, des espaces agréables, des tables petites et des sièges peu confortables mais banquettes accueillantes, potager sur le toit, terrase pour les beaux jours à venir, et l’assiette est pimpante.

La carte est relativement courte mais bien ciblée et variée. Originale aussi même si elle conserve quelques codes indispensables pour bien paraitre dans l’air du temps. Le Puccia est une de ces surprises. Ce pain chaud des Pouilles se remplit de divers produits, dans sa version veggie, tout à fait recommandable, de salades, poireaux, thym, ail, olives, avec quelques frites (cuites avec leur peaux) by the side pour faire bonne mesure.

Sinon, l’œuf moelleux est un peu surcuit mais les tagliatelles de courge font une entrée saine, propre, et sympathique.

Le Cabillaud « pil-pil » est un plat superbement réussi dans sa pureté simplissime. Net, cuisson nacrée, accompagné de poireaux saisis « brulés » mais moelleux pour un très beau plat savoureux et délicat.

Le Baba au limoncello est fait maison jusqu’à la pâte d’ailleurs surprenante dans sa blancheur et proche d’un savarin dans sa texture. Une certaine rusticité pas déplaisante et un dessert à nouveau original et fort goûteux.

Carte des vins courte mais à prix fort doux, vins au verre, et l’accueil comme le service au-delà du charmant et de l’efficace. Tout ou presque est fait maison avec soin et attention. Le but avoué de faire voyager en restant assis à sa table est réussi grâce à une nourriture franche, saine, nette, sans fioritures ni recherches sophistiquées, et ce n’est pas son moindre charme. On se sent aussi bien en partant pour avoir fort bien mangé qu’en arrivant grâce au décor reposant. Un restaurant très mignon et une belle réussite dans son style. A découvrir dans les plus brefs délais.

226, boulevard Voltaire 75011 Paris Tél : 09 75 65 27 21 www.laia-restaurant.com M° : Boulets-Montreuil Fermé dimanche et lundi Ouvert toute la journée dès 9h le matin

Menu Découverte : 35 € (4 plats) Carte : 20 € (minimum) – 46 € (maximum)

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linda-pulido-blog · 5 years ago

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Guide 2 Point 3.5

“Des différences avec les habitudes de votre pays.”

Dans mon pays les habitudes son semblades, mange en salle ou en terrase es égal miais non tout les restaurants, seulement quelques uns et il’s s’appellent “le terrase”. L’eau et le pain est differént parce que le serveur seulement apportez un verre o une bouteille du eau et vous devez payer. Le pourboire n’est obligatorie mais petit restaurants service payant per example vous devez payer le 10% et finallment pour les clients allerguiques la carte indiqués les ingrédients pareil que français.

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kgbinwanderland · 6 years ago

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Get your virtual walking shoes ready as we explore the streets of Old Québec.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, Old Québec (Vieux-Québec) is the only walled city north of Mexico. Sitting on the borough of La Cité-Limoilou in Québec City, every street and every corner in Old Québec speaks of so much history and beauty. It seems that there is a story behind each structure and the whole town is just bursting with that French Village charm.

Old Québec is popular with tourists during summer because of the multitude of things to see and do, and the pleasant weather makes the walking tours all over the town very enjoyable. But in a city like Québec, the long months of winter are just as extraordinarily enticing. The city is transformed into a fairytale-like frozen wonderland and a host of winter activities await the cold-loving adventurers.

We visited during autumn and although it was off-season and there were fewer things to do in the city, we were there just in time to witness the peak colors of the fall foliage which was truly a sight to behold. It was also close to Halloween and most of the main tourist spots were beautifully decorated. Frankly, I think anytime is the perfect time to visit Old Québec!

Québec City is an 8-hour drive from Toronto and a 3-hour drive from Montreal. There are several stop-overs you can do along the way which makes driving a popular choice to get to Québec City. For travelers coming from the US, Québec Region is just over the border from New York, Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire. From Vermont, it’s about a 4-hour drive to Québec City.

You can also travel by bus using the Orleans Express or by train through the VIA Rail Canada for just about the same travel time if you drive a car. The bus and train station in Old Québec is the Gare du Palais, another one of Québec’s treasured landmarks. Québec City’s primary airport is the Jean-Lasage International Airport that serves at least ten airlines with destinations within Canada and in the US, Central America and Europe.

The Port of Québec is one of the largest ports in Canada making Québec City a popular stopover for cruise ships between the months of May and October.

If you are to include Québec City in your Central Canada road trip, I highly recommend staying for at least 4 days to give you sufficient time to explore the city at a more relaxed pace. And if you can, choose a hotel in the city center so that you’ll have more flexibility and added time exploring the area.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING THIS GUIDE

The best way to explore Old Québec is on foot. Old Québec is divided into two: the Upper Town (Haute-Ville) where you can find most hotels, restaurants, parks and historical buildings, and the Lower Town (Basse-Ville) which is known for its picturesque little streets and is commonly regarded as one of the most charming towns in the world. These two towns are very walkable and are connected by the Funiculaire or by using the Breakneck Stairs.

The tourist spots in both Upper and Lower Towns are either right next to each other or just within a few minutes walk so there’s really no need to bring a car to see Old Québec. This walking itinerary is designed to be a whole day activity however it can be easily split into two or three-day itinerary depending on how much you want to see per day, and of course, depending on the season. I have to tell you though that part of this walking tour would require uphill and downhill walks, especially in the Upper Town, which could be a challenge for some travelers. In which case, you can either split the itinerary into a number of days or you may want to consider booking a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour instead for convenience.

Ideally, you should start your walking tour by 9:00 AM if you want to cover everything that’s on the list. The itinerary route goes on a loop, which means you can basically start from anywhere that’s most convenient for you. There are several parking areas in Old Town that are good starting points for this itinerary but the ones I recommend are those located near the Plaines d’Abraham, Parc De L’Esplanade or the Hôtel de Ville de Québec (City Hall). Unless you plan on walking around the Plaines d’Abraham, you should be able to pass by the tourist sites between Parc De L’Esplanade and La Citadelle de Québec just in time to catch the Changing of Guards ceremony at 10:00 AM (only available during summer). The tour ends somewhere in Hôtel de Ville de Québec, which should be quite close to where you started the tour.

Are you a fan of the Korean drama Goblin? If so, I’ve included a few notes on this walking tour about some of the shooting locations from the drama that might be of interest to you. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, feel free to skip those bits but for the curious souls, you may want to watch the series before you go to get you even more excited for your trip. And maybe you’ll be a converted K-drama fan too! (Goblin tidbits below are in Italics.)

Fresque des Québecois

OLD QUÉBEC TOWN WHOLE DAY WALKING TOUR

PARC DE L’ESPLANADE

A large park with great views of the Parliament Building, it is especially wonderful to visit and stroll during the summer when kids can enjoy the playground or couples can take a horse-drawn carriage around Old Québec.

Also in the Area: Fortifications of Québec Historical Site: Stroll along the fortification walls surrounding Old Québec and get an insight into the city’s defense history. You can walk on the walls or on the sidewalk, passing through the four currently standing gates: Porte Saint-Louis, Porte Kent, Porte Saint-Jean and Porte Prescott. Porte Saint-Louis has one side looking into the Grande Allee and the other leading you to Rue Saint-Louis and all the way to Château Frontenac. It is located in between the Esplanade Park and the Citadelle and is a great starting point if you plan on circling the fortifications. Hôtel du Parlament: Inspired by the Louvre, the Parliament Building is the seat of Québec’s government and is the city’s oldest historical site. It is one of the most beautiful architectural landmarks that you’ll see in Québec. Fontaine de Tourny: Right in front of the Parliament Building is the Fontaine de Tourny. This fountain was originally erected in Bordeaux, France and upon its removal due to high maintenance costs, it was purchased and donated by a wealthy businessman to the City of Québec to commemorate its 400th anniversary. Fontaine de Tourny is another Goblin shooting location.

Fontaine de Tourny | Parc de l’Esplanade

PLAINES D’ABRAHAM

Plains of Abraham is the site of the historic Battle of Québec (or Battle of the Plains of Abraham) wherein the British defeated the French and took control of Québec City. A variety of events are usually held here especially during summer and winter, which makes it a popular park for residents and tourists alike. There is a statue of Joan of Arc in a beautiful garden that is worth visiting.

Also in the Area: Musée des Plaines d’Abraham: Know more about the Battle of the Plaines of Abraham and Battle of Sainte-Foy in this interactive museum. Grande Allee: This is the main boulevard coming from Sainte-Foy lined with beautiful residential homes and restaurants. New Year celebrations are held at the Grande Allee for both tourists and Québec City residents. Observatoire de la Capitale: Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Québec City from this 221m high observation deck. The 360 degrees view of the city is magnificent. Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec: This beautiful building houses some of the best works of Québec’s renowned artists from the 17th century to the present. The Inuit Art Exhibit is a must-see.

LA CITADELLE DE QUÉBEC

One of Québec’s most important landmarks and also a National Historic Site of Canada is the Citadelle. It is a functioning military installation of the Canadian Armed Forces and is also the official residence of Canada’s monarch and Governor General. Guided tours and access to the museum are available. It is also one of the best places to get a panoramic view of the city and St. Lawrence River.

From the Citadelle, there are two ways to go down to Terrasse Dufferin. One of them is by the Promenade des Gouverneurs and the other is by making a quick stop to Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons.

Also in the Area: Changing of the Guards Ceremony: Every summer at 10:00 AM is the daily Changing of Guards Ceremony by the palace grounds. The ceremony lasts for 35 minutes and is a must during your summer visit (only available between late June through early September).

TERRASSE PIERRE-DUGUA-DE-MONS

The Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons is Old Québec’s hidden gem when it comes to fantastic views of the city. Situated on a hill between the Citadelle and Terrasse Dufferin, the Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons can be accessed via Avenue Saint-Denis or by walking through the trail up the hill past Hôtel Terrasse Dufferin.

The best time to visit the Terrasse is in the late afternoon before the sun sets. For that picture-perfect views of the river and Château Frontenac, climb the hill going to the direction of the Citadelle. We came in a little bit late but it was still a wonderful thing to see the night lights.

Also in the Area: Parc du Bastion-de-la-Reine: This park will give you one of the best views of the Château Frontenac, Ile d’Orleans and St. Lawrence River. It’s also another shooting location from Goblin. This was where the tombstones were erected.

View of Old Québec from Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-de-Mons

TERRASSE DUFFERIN

Terrasse Dufferin is a promenade right on the base of the Château Frontenac built in 1879 by Lord Dufferin. It is popular with tourists because of the magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River, the City of Levis and Old Québec’s Lower Town.

Underneath the Terrasse Dufferin was the original site of Fort Saint-Louis built by Samuel de Champlain in 1960 and a château that served as the official residence of New France Governors for two centuries until it was destroyed by a fire in 1834 and then converted into a promenade. It is currently known as the Saint-Louis Forts and Chȃteaux Historic Site and you can actually take a peek inside the preserved archaeological site through a glass partition in Terrasse Dufferin.

Also in the Area: Promenade des Gouverneurs: The Governors Promenade connects the Plains of Abraham and Citadelle to the Terrasse Dufferin. It’s also one of the many viewing points of St. Lawrence River and the City of Levis. Parc des Gouverneurs: Walking along the Terrasse Dufferin and just before you reach the Château Frontenac, you’ll pass by the Governor’s Park. In front is the Wolfe-Montcalm Monument, an obelisk erected as a tribute to winning British General James Wolfe and losing French General Louis-Joseph Montcalm of the Battle of Plains of Abraham. Monument of Samuel de Champlain: Erected in 1898 right on the Terrasse Dufferin is the statue of Québec’s founder, Samuel de Champlain.

Add-on Experience: 2.5-hr Private Québec City Walking Tour (min 2 pax)

Terrasse Dufferin

FAIRMONT LE CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC

Probably the most photographed hotel in the world, the Château Frontenac is truly breathtaking whether you see it up close or from any other viewing point in Old Québec. Named after a well-known governor of New France, it is not just a luxury hotel but is also an important historical landmark of the city that earned the recognition of National Historic Sites of Canada. There is something magical about Château Frontenac that you can’t seem to take your eyes off it. And whether it’s day or night, you would want to capture its every detail and every color. Oh, and you’re of course welcome to take a peek inside too. Although if you have any plans on staying the night, better be prepared to pay for the experience of a lifetime.

Add-on Experience: Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

The Château Frontenac was also prominently featured in Goblin and was depicted as being owned by the Goblin himself. In fact, during the peak of the drama’s popularity, the Château Frontenac offered a special room package for fans who are willing to pay for the Ultimate Goblin Experience (which includes a stay on the very room where they shot the scenes). Talk about die-hard fans!

Also in the Area: Musée du Fort: Watch a 30-minute sound and light show about Québec’s important battles that shaped its history. Place d’Armes: Place d’Armes is a popular meeting place and venue for events. In the center of the plaza is an eye-catching gothic fountain. Rue du Tresor: In a small alleyway between Place d’Armes in Rue Sainte-Anne and Notre-Dame de Québec in Rue de Buade is an open-air art gallery featuring Québec’s talented local artists.

Château Frontenac

TAKE THE FUNICULAIRE TO GO DOWN THE LOWER TOWN OR USE THE BREAKNECK STAIRS (ESCALIER CASSE-COU)

There are two ways to go down from Haute-Ville to Basse-Ville. One is by the Funiculaire (C$3.50/one way) and the other is through a flight of stairs called Breakneck Stairs. Although Funiculaire is obviously the most convenient choice, I would suggest taking the stairs on your way down so can get a good view of Rue du Petit-Champlain from the top of Breakneck Stairs.

Also in the Area: Mary’s Popcorn Shop: At the corner of the Breakneck Stairs is this little gourmet popcorn shop. We just couldn’t resist the smell of freshly popped (and flavored) popcorn. You can even bring home a gallon-sized canister! My personal favorites are Québec Style and Classic Caramel. Porte Prescott: It is one of the standing gates in the fortification and you’ll pass by this gate if you take the Frontenac stairs from the Upper Town to go down to Lower Town. Porte Prescott is one of the shooting locations in Goblin.

Add-on Experience: Lower Town Historical Bike Tour

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Funiculaire

Breakneck Stairs

QUARTIER PETIT-CHAMPLAIN

The whole stretch of Rue du Petit-Champlain is filled with quaint restaurants and bistros, artisan and souvenir shops. It is one of the oldest commercial streets in North America and is often recognized as one of the most charming and picturesque streets in the world. It is especially known for its true-to-life winter wonderland decorations that lasts all through the cold season and not just over the holidays.

Also in the Area: Maison Louis-Jolliet: Built in 1683, this house was named after the famed French-Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet. It now serves as the lower station and entrance of the Funiculaire. Parc Felix-Leclerc: Halfway through Rue du Petit Champlain is this lush park that is often decorated depending on the season. We were there just before Halloween and it was just lovely. Theatre Petit-Champlain: This theatre hosts many famed local artists and productions. What’s interesting though is that its bright red back door right by the Rue du Petit-Champlain also attracts unusual attention from fans of the popular K-drama Goblin. It is depicted as a magical portal between Seoul and Québec. Fresque du Petit-Champlain: At the end of Rue du Petit-Champlain is another striking mural to admire. The Fresque du Petit-Champlain depicts a few historical events and significant disasters in the area.

Add-on Experience: 2-hr Walking Tour Through Québec City’s History

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Rue du Petit-Champlain

Fresque du Petit-Champlain

PLACE ROYALE

The Place Royale is a charming small square in the heart of Lower Town. It is lined with cobblestones and surrounded by beautiful stone structures and the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires. This was where Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Québec, built his first home. A bust of King Louis XIV is prominently displayed in the square.

Also in the Area: Parc de la Cetiere: A few steps away from Place Royale is another popular park especially during summer when it is full of tourists and street artists. It is also the home of the impressive Fresque du Québecois. Fresque du Québecois: Don’t miss this huge mural featuring fifteen historical figures, authors and artists that helped define Québec as it is today. Notre-Dame-des-Victoires: Built in 1688, the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is the oldest stone church in North America. Champlain’s original home was torn down and the church was built in its place.

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires in Place Royale

MUSÉE DE LA CIVILISATION

If you are interested in learning more about Québec’s rich history, a visit to Musée de la Civilisation is a must. The museum closes at 5:00 PM though, so it’s either you put this on top of your list or come back the next day. Allow at least 2 hours to fully explore the museum. There is a parking garage just across the street for those who are traveling by car.

Also in the Area: Place des Canotiers: This is one of my favorite spots in Lower Town for the best view of Château Frontenac. It’s a beautiful urban park perfect for people-watching and just enjoying the views of Old Québec and St. Lawrence River. Sunset is the perfect time to capture that postcard-worthy photo.

GO BACK TO THE UPPER TOWN

Take the Funiculaire, use the Breakneck Stairs or walk through the Côte de la Montagne Road by the Parc de la Cetiere back to Upper Town

Fresque des Québecois in Parc de la Cetiere

NOTRE-DAME DE QUÉBEC BASILICA-CATHÉDRAL

The Notre-Dame de Québec is the oldest Catholic church north of Mexico and has the only Holy Door outside of Europe. Impressive works of art can be viewed inside the cathedral.

Also in the Area: Séminaire de Québec: The oldest educational institution in Canada, the Séminaire de Québec is another architectural gem in Old Québec. Be sure to go inside and see the inner courtyard. Parc Montmorency: Not to be confused with Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, Parc Montmorency is also one of the National Historic Sites of Canada and was home to its seat of power from 1791 to 1883. Musée de L’Amérique Francophone: If you are curious about the French-speaking culture in Québec and North America in general, this is the perfect place to visit. It is only a few steps away from the Holy Door of Notre Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathédral.

Add-on Experience: 2-hr Québec City Walking Tour (max 15 pax)

HÔTEL DE VILLE DE QUÉBEC

Located in the heart of Old Québec, the architectural design of the City Hall of Quebec arose from different styles of Classical, Romanesque Revival and Medieval accents.

Add-on Experience: 2.5-hr Small-Group Québec City Food Tour

Also in the Area: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville: A public square in front of the City Hall of Québec. It’s a great gathering place where street performers are scattered all over the place. During Advent, a German Christmas Market is held in the area. Rue Saint-Jean: A trendy street lined with restaurants, cafes and boutiques. In the summer, it converts into a pedestrian-only street. Stop by Erico Creative Chocolate Shop and Museum for some truffles and hot chocolate indulgence. Place D’Youville: This popular public square in Rue Saint-Jean is converted into an ice skating rink during winter.

Sunset over Lévis

This is where we conclude our walking tour. Some of the other areas that you may want to visit are the Old Port, Marche du Vieux Port de Québec and Gare du Palais. These are all a bit out of the way but if you have extra time in Québec, it is all worth visiting. There is an Aurora Borealis Light Show on the Bunge grain silos by the Old Port that runs from sundown until midnight. You can also take the Québec-Lévis ferry to see a different perspective of Old Québec.

Add-on Experience: Québec City Guided Sightseeing Cruise

I have grown to love reading about Québec’s rich history after my visit and while writing this walking tour guide and if you are interested too, I highly recommend adding A People’s History of Québec on your reading list prior to your trip.

Québec City, to date, is one of my favorite travel destinations. And I’m pretty sure it’ll be yours too!

Resources: Québec City Tourism Ville de Québec

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