Description: From the minute you step up into the caleche, you feel as if you have entered a world of long ago. There is something incredibly romantic and exciting about rolling along the streets and listening to the stories that your driver has to tell. Philippe, our driver, was a student and was doing this to get himself through school. He had quite a few interesting anecdotes to share with us about both the French and the English. I have been here many times, and still I was able to sit back and enjoy the stories he told both about the conflict and the eventual coming-together of the very different cultures that make up Quebec today. It is a very enjoyable ride, and you will be amazed at how regal you feel as you trot past the cars and trucks going about their everyday business.
The tour begins at the Place D'Armes near the Chateau Frontenac. It travels along the ramparts to the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Town Hall. You come back around and go through the Saint Louis Gate and into Battlefield Park. The tour ended for us right back inside the gate (it was the last tour of the night). Normally, it would end back at the Place D'Armes. You can arrange to be dropped off at your hotel if your driver is willing.
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