Place Royale
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“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.”
– Frommer's
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"This little square in the west of Old Montréal marks the spot where the first fort, Ville-Marie, was erected."
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"This picturesque square, surrounded by restored 17th- and 18th-century buildings, is one of the oldest inhabited areas on the continent."
"The houses that encircle this cobblestone square, with steep Normandy-style roofs, dormer windows, and chimneys, were once the homes of wealthy merchants."
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"This interpretive center touts the Place-Royale neighborhood as the cradle of French history."
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"Place Royale is a gorgeous public place that makes for pretty pictures, but it’s also one of our most significant historic attractions."
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