Experts' Choice Award Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines
What the experts agree on
North America's oldest girls' school, founded in 1641, now offers intimate museum exhibits on female education and convent life through artifacts, embroideries, and personal testimonials from Ursuline students spanning centuries.
“Founded in 1639, the Couvent des Ursulines is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "The first one (a permanent exhibit) pertains to girls' education by the Ursulines, called "L'Académie des Demoiselles"...second one pertains to the Ursulines' embroideries and will run for two years." Full review
Fodor's "The former residence of Madame de la Peltrie, the laywoman who helped found the convent, is now a museum providing an informative perspective on the Ursuline nuns." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Each aspect of the boarder's lives is documented (arrival, education, acquisition of knowledge, art and music) by moving testimonials and assorted artefacts. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Founded in 1641 by Madame de la Peltrie and Marie Guyart, the monastery is the oldest educational institution for young women in North America and still in operation today." Full review
Lonely Planet "Founded in 1639 as one of the first schools for girls on the continent, this multi-level museum explores the history of the Ursuline nuns and their dedication to education. Over three..."
The marvelous museums of Québec City
June 24, 2022
+1 418-694-0694
12 Donnaconna St., (Near St-Louis), Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4T1, Canada
