Wednesday, August 2, 2017

french canada :: quebec city

Oh Quebec! 
This city with it's cobblestone streets, dramatic châteaus, and gourmet cafés that is right in the heart of French Canada feels even more french than France does. I know that sounds crazy, but it's true.  
quebec city brunch
Everywhere you turn there is a piece of history and culture. And while so many modern cities are losing that, Quebec revels in it. It's a slice of Europe right here in North America. 
quebec city old city
Since we only had a weekend, we focused our time in the Old City, this is where all of Quebec's history is concentrated and it has even retained remnants of the stone wall that once guarded the city. Please excuse the photo overload, it was too hard to choose only a few. 
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
admiring these ruins & pretending like we can read French
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
window box game is strong
window box
how adorable is this city? I never wanted to leave
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
parliament buildings and chateaus!
Château Frontenac
you can actually stay at this château if you're willing to pay at least $600 a night
Château Frontenac
Château Frontenac
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
out for a fancy dinner date! 
this is rare when you're in a long distance marriage
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
I'm normally not a foodie and we tend to prioritize experiences over meals when we travel, but we ate so well in Quebec City. We ate some old favorites like crepes, poutine, and créme brülée. We also were adventurous eaters with trying some new things like veal liver, caribou, and sugar pie. Loved it all. 
quebec city old city
rainy days in the city 
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
Le Lapin Sauté
cutest brunch spot at Le Lapin Sauté (the jumping rabbit) that puts rabbit in every dish
Le Lapin Sautéquebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
a setting sun on mon trésors 
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
Quebec City is filled with art at every turn, but this was by far the most clever thing we saw. When the water hits high tide, the canal boats appear to be floating along the water
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
eating well again!
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
quebec city old city
Quebec City tastes like freshly baked crepes, macarons, and gourmet meals that I you've never tried 

Quebec City sounds like French only, I loved how so many people spoke only French to us so that we had to adapt to the place instead of them adapting to tourists

Quebec City smells like maple sugar cappuccinos whose aroma fills all the  gourmet cafés 

Quebec City looks like the most colorful city that knows how to preserve its history

Quebec City feels like a piece of Europe that's just a short drive away

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