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Place RoyalevsLa Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
Place Royale and La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Place Royale ranks significantly higher than La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain. Place Royale ranks #4 in Quebec City with endorsements from 5 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Place Royale
Lonely Planet
Concierge
Frommer's
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
27 rue Notre-Dame, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4E9 , Canada
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Lonely Planet "This little square in the west of Old Montréal marks the spot where the first fort, Ville-Marie, was erected." Full review
Concierge "This picturesque square, surrounded by restored 17th- and 18th-century buildings, is one of the oldest inhabited areas on the continent."
Frommer's "This small but picturesque plaza is considered by Québécois to be the literal and spiritual heart of Basse-Ville -- in grander terms, the birthplace of French America." Full review
Fodor's "The houses that encircle this cobblestone square, with steep Normandy-style roofs, dormer windows, and chimneys, were once the homes of wealthy merchants." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This interpretive center touts the Place-Royale neighborhood as the cradle of French history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Place Royale is a gorgeous public place that makes for pretty pictures, but it’s also one of our most significant historic attractions." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"By 1706, it had become the public market place, the popular setting for official announcements by the town crier, criminal punishments including whippings and hangings, and occasional duels. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Today the heart of Lower Town, this charming cobblestone square was the hub of the city's economic activity until the mid-19C, when the port, and subsequently the area, fell into decline." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This charming cobblestone square was the hub of the city's economic activity until the mid-19C. Bordered by typical 18C stone houses, topped by steep roofs and chimneys, the square features a bronze bust of King Louis XIV as its centrepiece." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"While exploring this quaint area, you'll come across several notable tributes to its French Colonial past...visitors call the area charming and unique and recommend spending time wandering around" Full review
La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain Fodor's Travel + Leisure Frommer's
2795 Boulevard Champlain, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Fodor's "This 2½-kilometer (1½-mile) park along the St. Lawrence River is a local favorite, with an amazing view of the river and the two bridges that cross it to the west." Full review
Travel + Leisure " Visitors looking to enjoy the city’s fresh air will find a bicycle lane, separated from a pedestrian path; a soccer field, a children’s playground, and many recreation areas. " Full review
Frommer's "A scenic path approximately 2.5 km long (1 1/2 miles) along the St-Laurent river between Quai des Cageux and Côte de Sillery. " Full review
