Frontenac

Le Chateau Frontenac - Quebec City, Quebec

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• published: 05 Nov 2011
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Visit our site: http://www.greatcanadianadventuretour.com/ Genevieve Parent is a lucky woman. Her office is an 18th century castle perched royally on the banks of the St Lawrence River in downtown Quebec City and one of her work colleagues is a big, jolly Burmese dog who welcomes guests with a wag of his shaggy tail. Her office?... It's the magnificent Chateau Frontenac, one of Canada's most beloved and world famous hotels and one of the most photographed icons in the world. We showed up in the historic Quebec City on a sunny afternoon and walked past the calashes, fountains and flags into the lobby of the hotel. The opulent lobby is an immediate indication of what a guest can expect to find throughout the rest of the hotel. Originally built in 1893, as a renaissance chateau, it took on its current look of a medieval castle in 1924 when they added the main tower. Gorgeous from inside or out, in summer or winter, up close or from afar the Chateau Frontenac is a mecca for Canadians and tourists alike to come for a walk around, a meal in the dining room or a stay in one of the gorgeous rooms over-looking the historic city or the St. Lawrence River. Genevieve gave us a tour of the hotel and we 'oohed' and 'awed' at the grandeur, the history and architectural splendor. The décor of the hotel's interior brings you right back to eighteenth century France and the hotel's view of the Saint Lawrence River, alone, is worth the trip. If you ever get the opportunity to visit glorious Quebec City, be sure to drop by the Chateau for a visit. It's like walking into a fairy tale! Visit our site: http://www.greatcanadianadventuretour.com/ Join us on Facebook and Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/GreatCanadianAdventureTour http://twitter.com/#!/CanadaAdventure