Chemin du Roy (Portneuf and Surrounding Area)
The Chemin du Roy is a signalized scenic route that begins in Old Québec, presenting New France's history and rich heritage by passing through three main Québec tourism regions: Québec, Mauricie and Lanaudière.
In the Québec region, the Chemin du Roy is mainly associated with the Portneuf area, where you will pass through some of the most beautiful villages of Québec: Neuville, Cap-Santé, Deschambault and Grondines. You will discover breathtaking waterside landscapes.
The Chemin du Roy is the ground's equivalent to the St. Lawrence River. The history of Québec is told all along the route through fascinating landscapes and heritage!
To learn more about this historic route (clearly marked with blue signs), discover some of the attractions listed below.
Official Chemin du Roy website
Download route map in PDF format
Download the description of the tour in PDF
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Place de l'Hôtel de Ville (City Hall Park)
1. Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
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Battlefields Park was created in 1908 at the site of clashes between the British and French armies led by Wolfe and Montcalm (1759), and then Murray and ...
2. Commission des champs de bataille nationaux
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Enter an oasis of greenery right out of the 19th century. This authentic cottage and its historic English garden tell of the life and times of the Stuart family who lived here from 1918 to 1988. Guided tour includes tea and lemon cake.
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Villa Bagatelle was built in the picturesque English architectural style of the 19th century. Many exhibitions on topics including art, history and science ...