Baie-Saint-Paul Travel Guide

This is pretty much the bar/lounge/terrase of the city. Port, cigars, a fireplace, pools and baby-foot, this place has all it takes for a fun night!

(Note: don't beat the 2 best guys of the place by yourself on the baby-foot table or the "little girls" hanging out there might get annoyingg)
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Dress Code: All styles, all ages.

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There have been several attempts over the past few years to establish a train service between Quebec City and the Charlevoix region, and it finally seems like the right formula may have been found. The train departs daily from the Montmorency Falls and takes passengers to Baie-St-Paul, making a stop at le Massif de Charlevoix along the way. Different packages are available, whether you wish to spend a day skiing at the mountain or extend your stay by staying overnight in Baie-St-Paul. The cool thing is that your trip begins the moment you board the train. In the morning, a nice breakfast is served, and in the evening you get a delicious tapas-style dinner, both of which featuring local products. Since the train runs between the mountains and the St. Lawrence River, the views are amazing all along the way.

Baie-Saint-Paul is, and always has been, the home of many artists. Throughout the years, the Group of Seven, as well as many famous Quebec painters, have been seduced by the beautiful landscapes and the quiet atmosphere surrounding the little town. On top of the numerous art galleries, there are many sculptures all around downtown and no matter where you go, you're bound to meet artists out with their easel and paintbrushes, capturing yet another piece of the Charlevoix scenery.

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Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois is the oldest village in the Charlevoix region. The first settlers arrived in 1675 and to some extent, the village hasn't changed all that much over the years. Beautiful historic houses can be seen on the main street, which runs between the St. Lawrence River and the mountains. You can walk up to the village's pier, and make sure you don't forget your camera!

To get to Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois from Quebec City, look for the road sign on your right. It is located about 20 minutes west of Baie-Saint-Paul.