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Centre d'interprétation de Place Royale
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Musée de la civilisation

The Architecture of the Musée de la civilisation

The Museum is located on rue Dalhousie in the heart of the Old City, near Place Royale and just steps from the Old Port docks. Built specifically for the many cultural functions it fulfills, it sits atop an exceptional archeological site like a living extension of the past, infusing life into its old, historic neighborhood.

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Maison Estèbe

Maison Estèbe

This house, built for Guillaume Estèbe and his wife Élisabeth-Cécile Thivierge in 1751, is a true gem of Québec architectural heritage. At the time it was built, Estèbe’s peers must have marveled at the sheer size of this 21 room abode, which was heated by eight fireplaces.

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The vaulted cellar of Maison Pagé-Quercy

Pagé-Quercy Vaulted Cellar

The vaulted cellar of Maison Pagé-Quercy is integrated in one of the exhibition room of the Musée de la civilisation. It is part of the 27 vaults of Place-Royale, which are some of the city’s oldest and most beautiful structures.

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