A network of authentic heritage villages, located in remarkable landscapes

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The white village

Stretching along the St. Lawrence shore about 30 kilometres from Québec City, Saint-Michel seduces us with its superb view of the river estuary and its channel, ocean-going ships and Île d’Orléans against a backdrop of Laurentian mountains. 

The river is accessible from its streets, tidal flats, marina with outdoor cafe, beach and riverside park. 

Old Saint-Michel displays a remarkable collection of white wooden houses in the various neo-classical styles of the 19th Century, with flower-patterned verandahs, handrails, entrance porches, curved roofs, dormers and variety of decorative elements.

In addition to the convent and church, the presbytery (1739) and Notre-Dame de Lourdes chapel (1879) are unique.  The Benoît Lacroix library (1850), the heritage walk, artist’s workshops and the Musée le Voiturier (miniature carriage maker), farms and their old houses, golf and summer theatre make this village throb with activity.

REGION: www.chaudiereappalaches.com

VILLAGE:www.saintmicheldebellechasse.com (French only)

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Mrs. Suzanne Côté, mayor of Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of the most Beautiful Villages of Quebec.