i AM LOOKING TO GO TO QUEBEC CITY IN SEPTEMBER FOR A SHORT TRIP; I WANT SOMEPLACE CLEAN,CLOSE BY WITH SOME CHARM; I WOULD ALSO CONSIDER SOME PLACE WITH MORE CHARM FOR A FEW MORE DOLLARS BUT PRICE IS THE KEY..
THE SAME WITH RESTAURANTS; I HAVE FREQUENTED FRANCE MANY TIMES SO I AM MORE CONCERNED WITH THE HISTORY AND JUST GOOD FOOD-NOT PRICEY...I WANT TO DO THIS ON A BUDGET.....
THANKS SO MUCH
NANCY
Perhaps you could clarify your questions a litle. What do you want to be "close by" to? What do you consider to be "pricey" -- it's hard to suggest if we don't know your budget. A look at a Quebec guidebook would probably help you a lot.
try the tourism quebec website for all your needs.
Why is a question about Quebec City posted on a forum dedicated to Europe? Both Frommers & Fodors have a Canada section on their boards.
Can one contract Lyme disease or West Nile in Quebec City? Is Starbuck's there? :)
Seriously, though, check out www.tripadvisor.com
Lyme disease has been outlawed in Quebec, as has the use of the English language on signs unless it is one quarter the size of the type size used for the French language. This has, of course, led to the belief that English speaking Quebecers have better eyesight than our French speaking brethren.
thanks for the info regarding Au Petit Hotel-what was the exact cost??? and how accommodating with the English language were most?? The times I have been in France-everyone was extremely tolerant, friendly and helpful....
Any names for Restaurants-we are going for just 3 days...
thanks so much
Nancy
ps-also anything special to see due to short time slot???
Nancy, I just got back from Quebec City. We stayed at a little place called "Au Petit Hotel". It was the least expensive place we could find in the old city. It was very basic - stairs, not elevator, small rooms - felt like we were in the sorts of places we stay in Europe. But there was nothing wrong with it - it was clean, and the people running the place were helpful. Great deal on breakfast, too, if you want it - just $2.50 per person for a croissant, a piece of toast, some fruit, juice and coffee. Quite the bargain. It is on the Ruelle des Ursalines - a great location. There are many, many restaurants in the area, and most have a "prix fixe" menu. In the old city, everyone speaks French - I do speak French, but sometimes they spoke English to me before I even opened my mouth. Outside of the old city, it is pretty much French only.
Hi Nancy!
I enjoy staying in B&B's near the harbour. Quebec City by the harbour is so romantic. I need to ask my husband if he remembers the name of the B&B we stayed in. I'll let you know if we can remember the name. Getting old I guess.
Be sure to ride the ferry boat!
Monica
Here is the website for "Au Petit Hotel:: http://www3.sympatico.ca/aupetithotel/home.html
In answer to your question about speaking English, I really wanted to use my French, which is pretty good, and I was frustrated because in the tourist area (old town) they pretty much insisted that they wanted to speak English - so no worries on that score. We enjoyed the tour of the citadel, and since we had a car, we spent a day out on the Ile d'Orleans. If you have a car, that is a pretty cool little island, with lots of little wineries, artsy shops, etc. We did a lot of walking, went into the Chateau Frontenac, and spent half a day at the museum of civilisation - could have actually spent an entire day there. Had an English language tour there - had an English language tour at the citadel, as well. At the citadel you can also see the changing of the guards.
Aux Anciennes Canadiennes was a good restaurant - but not cheap. All of the restaurants have their menus posted outside, like in Europe, so you'll know what you are getting into before you go inside.
