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 Courtyard at the Chateau
Frontenac by Bwana_Brown
This photo of the exterior courtyard of the hotel was taken as I strolled past on my way to Old Quebec. I also took the time to walk through the interior of this historic building just to see what it looked like. Leave a Comment
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The Chateau Frontenac is Quebec City's most famous landmark. Designed by architect Bruce Price for the Canadian Pacific Railway company, this hotel opened its doors in 1893 and has since then become the most photographed hotel in the entire world. It is now part of the renowned Fairmont group and if you can't afford to stay there, you might be pleased to know that it is still possible to visit the Chateau for a mere $8. Your tour guide will take you on a 50-minute tour of this beautiful hotel, share many anecdotes about some of its most famous guests, and will take you up to see the nicest room available at the time of your visit. Of course you can also walk around the lobby by yourself and visit the specialty shops located on the first floor, or stop for drinks, high tea or a full meal at one of the Chateau's restaurants.
My personal favorite? The Saint-Laurent, Chateau Frontenac's charming and cozy bar lounge, where you can stop for drinks and a snack and enjoy the amazing view of the St. Lawrence River. My favorite drink? The "Louis de Buade", a mix of hot chocolate and amaretto that is sure to warm you up even on the coldest winter day! And if you happen to be in Quebec City in the summertime, the Saint-Laurent probably has the best patio in the city. Oh and don't worry, you don't have to dress up because it's at le Chateau, it's actually a pretty casual bar. Enjoy! Leave a Comment
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Some buildings are so identifiable and iconic that their photos instantly bring identification of their setting. The Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House are two examples. The Hotel Frontenac is well and truly in that select group, as the “instant” emblem of Québec.
You have to hand it to the managers of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1890s, they certainly did not lack for “big vision” in their approach. The Frontenac was only one of a chain of luxury hotels constructed so that trans-continental travellers on the CPR would not lack for comfort on their overnight stops. Silver service all the way, and hang the expense. Somewhere we heard the details of how many live-in staff the hotel had in those days, but I didn’t keep notes: just say “lots”! I dare say it still is a significant employer. We looked around inside (yes, mere mortals are allowed to wander around the foyer areas) and were suitably impressed though I didn’t take any photos there. Yes, worth a visit.
And what could you say of the style? It’s certainly different, but although it is supposedly based on French chateaux, it seems to me uniquely Canadian. Kick off with a bit of Chambord mixed with early skyscraper, surround it with Carcassonne turrets, add some Prince Leopold from along the Rhine, and hey presto! I might smile while writing that, but I did find the overall effect pleasing. It also is suitably enormous, with various add-ons since it was constructed and, given its size, it seems visible from nearly all of the city! Directions: Gee, if you can find your way to Québec you can't miss it!
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 Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City by cruisingbugLeave a Comment
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 Chateau Frontenac by ChuckG
Some facts not that many people know:
- The castle has been build in different stages, the center tower came 30 years after the front section.
- In 1944, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac became the action center of the Quebec Conferences of World War II, which involved U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. Leave a Comment
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It's impossible to be anywhere in the vicinity of Quebec City and not see it's most famous landmark, Chateau Frontenac, towering over the Old City. The name comes Louis de Buade, Count of Frontenac, governor between 1672 and 1698 but it was not his chateau. The current structure was built in 1892 as a hotel, the 20 story central tower added in 1925. You can see the Count's coat of arms throughout the hotel.
The architect was Bruce Price, father of Emily Post who became famous for her book on etiquette. He designed it to look like a Loire Valley chateau, there's a staircase inside designed to look like one from Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon and a ballroom designed in blue & gold like the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
If you've been to any large cities in Canada, you may notice this hotel bears a striking resemblance to hotels such as the Royal York in Toronto or the Empress Hotel in Victoria, these hotels were built by the Canadian Pacific Railway to encourage tourism across Canada, the trains would bring the tourists and the tourists would stay at their hotels, a clever marketing ploy.
If you are not staying at the hotel, you can still have a walk through the lobby, have tea or eat in one of the restaurants or you can go on a guided tour of the Chateau with a guide in period costume. Leave a Comment
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 Chateau Frontenac by Polly74
This proud and majestic building, an internationally renown symbol of Qu?bec City, celebrated its hundredth anniversary in 1993.
Right beside the Ch?teau is the Dufferin Terrace, which offers a magnificent view of the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding area. A funicular allowing visitors to quickly reach the Quartier Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale can be found at the easternmost point of the Terrace. Leave a Comment
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 Hotel Château Frontenac by King_Golo
Nowadays, the hotel is a very luxurious place to stay when in Québec City - according to my guidebook, rooms start at $359 per night! (Just a hint: the auberge internationale starts at $24!) Instead of staying there and throwing away money, I'd recommend just visiting the very nice lounge downstairs. You can enjoy a nice drink in comfortable old-fashioned armchairs and you'll pay only slightly more than in other bars. And don't be afraid that you wouldn't come in without a nice suit or dress - the dresscode is rather casual. Leave a Comment Phone: 1-418-692-3861Directions: Old town
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 Chateau Frontenac,Quebec
City,Quebec,Canada. by Greggor58, 1 more photos
It is a GRAND structure...and is built on the site of two previous structure built to the same standard for theyre particular time period....perched high on the cliff sides of Cap Diamant.The original structures at this location date to 1620 and was occupied by the first governeur of the colony Louis d'Ailleboust de Coulonge.In 1784 a new building was erected here at this site and became the residence of the British Colony.The present building was conceived by business men of the Canadian Pacific Railway...and was developed by architect Bruce Price..Price was also the builder of the Bannf Spring Hotel in Alberta and the Union Station in Montreal...so with this experience and background he was certainly up to the challenge of what was to become Le Chateau Frontenac.
While I was visiting in Quebec City there was an international conference of Francophone nations and security was such that I didn't even bother to venture indoors.
Today it is a hotel and part of the Fairmont chain....it boasts fine accommodations and an interesting history... Alfred Hitchcock's " I Confess " was partially filmed here.....and more importantly.. during the Quebec Conference of 1943...a strategy session between Churchill,Roosevelt,and Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King...part of the seven day meetings were held here.
It fronts a wonderful boardwalk high above the banks of the St Lawrence River called the Dufferin Boardwalk ...see the previous tips...
Tours are available...follow the link Ive provided below...
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 Le Château Frontenac (Quebec
City, Canada) by Redang, 3 more photos
You can see more pics. Leave a Comment Phone: +1 (418) 692 3861Directions: In the ols city. - Internet: www.fairmont.com/FA/en/CDA/Home/Hotels/AboutHotel/CDHotelHomePage/0,1143,property%25255Fseq%253D100126,00.htmlOther Contact: E mail: chateaufrontenac@fairmon
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