Romantic Getaway in Vieux-Montreal, Canada
Vieux (old)- Montreal, a city that stole my heart in a mere 24 hours.
It is a city which feels more like a part of France, than a city in North America.
Montreal is located in Quebec, Canada's culturally French province.
The people of Montreal are incredibly warm, friendly and helpful.
Vieux-Montreal is the perfect romantic getaway one will remember for a lifetime.
Tip: When driving to a getaway be sure to purchase an official map of the territory.
Do not rely on tourist maps found at travel and information centers, as those maps don't always show all the streets or highways.
The perfect hotel for your romantic getaway in Vieux-Montreal is the Hostellerie Pierre Du Calvet, located on 405, rue Bonsecours.
The Pierre du Calvet was built in 1725.
Its décor is from the 1700's .
Beautiful, warm and inviting, the guest rooms come with fireplaces, living area, 4-poster beds with gilded wooden frames and huge windows that open up to the cobblestone streets below.
The Hostellerie also has gorgeous common areas - library, sitting areas, indoor and outdoor with big comfortable chairs and fireplaces as well.
Next door the Chapelle Notre-Dame-be-Bon-Secours, a beautiful, ornate chapel, (which houses the remains of Saint Marguerite-Bourgeoys), really lends a romantic flavor to the location.
The ambience of the Hostellerie itself, plus its surrounding streets gives the place a very European feel.
The staff at Pierre Du Calvet is excellent.
There are only 10 rooms in the Hostellerie so they give very personal service.
They can accommodate such requests as champagne and roses in your room perfectly, which makes one really feel like you are on a luxury vacation and adds a special personal touch to your romantic getaway.
If you are in Montreal during warmer parts of the year, you can enjoy a delicious lunch at Jardin Nelson, located at 407 Place Jacques-Cartier.
The restaurant is comprised of several totally outdoor dining areas, with live jazz most days.
On Saturday afternoons they have a jazz quartet.
The food there is delicious and you can make a meal from their wonderful appetizers.
Such choices as: French Onion Soup, Brie Fondue with pesto, pine nuts and toasts, breaded and baked calamari with cocktail sauce.
Accompany it with the house drink -a mix of Chambord, Rum and fresh lemon juice and you can enjoy the music and relax.
The service at Jardin Nelson is great.
They make great suggestions and the service is quick, even though it is usually crowded.
After lunch you can take a long walk around the city.
Here are the must see places:
For a romantic dinner chose a restaurant on Place Jacques-Cartier.
Most restaurants there have outdoor eating areas and the lights on the square are very romantic.
You will surely feel satisfied both with your meal and the ambience.
Tip: In dining areas where there is much competition there are usually many deals to be had.
Walk up and down the strip to learn all you can about the specials before choosing your favorite.
For dessert don't forget to go to one of Montreal's fabulous Crêperies for a sweet Crêpes.
They are usually large and delicious with many varieties of fillings.
Montreal is a wonderful city to visit in mid-September.
It is past the tourist season, but the weather is still mild, and all the events and attractions are still going on.
The people are great, and every hotel and restaurant seems to have impeccable service.
You don't have to venture far to get the most out of your romantic weekend in Montreal because there is so much to see and do just in the Old City .
It is a great place to get a little European flavor in North America.
It is a city which feels more like a part of France, than a city in North America.
Montreal is located in Quebec, Canada's culturally French province.
The people of Montreal are incredibly warm, friendly and helpful.
Vieux-Montreal is the perfect romantic getaway one will remember for a lifetime.
Tip: When driving to a getaway be sure to purchase an official map of the territory.
Do not rely on tourist maps found at travel and information centers, as those maps don't always show all the streets or highways.
The perfect hotel for your romantic getaway in Vieux-Montreal is the Hostellerie Pierre Du Calvet, located on 405, rue Bonsecours.
The Pierre du Calvet was built in 1725.
Its décor is from the 1700's .
Beautiful, warm and inviting, the guest rooms come with fireplaces, living area, 4-poster beds with gilded wooden frames and huge windows that open up to the cobblestone streets below.
The Hostellerie also has gorgeous common areas - library, sitting areas, indoor and outdoor with big comfortable chairs and fireplaces as well.
Next door the Chapelle Notre-Dame-be-Bon-Secours, a beautiful, ornate chapel, (which houses the remains of Saint Marguerite-Bourgeoys), really lends a romantic flavor to the location.
The ambience of the Hostellerie itself, plus its surrounding streets gives the place a very European feel.
The staff at Pierre Du Calvet is excellent.
There are only 10 rooms in the Hostellerie so they give very personal service.
They can accommodate such requests as champagne and roses in your room perfectly, which makes one really feel like you are on a luxury vacation and adds a special personal touch to your romantic getaway.
If you are in Montreal during warmer parts of the year, you can enjoy a delicious lunch at Jardin Nelson, located at 407 Place Jacques-Cartier.
The restaurant is comprised of several totally outdoor dining areas, with live jazz most days.
On Saturday afternoons they have a jazz quartet.
The food there is delicious and you can make a meal from their wonderful appetizers.
Such choices as: French Onion Soup, Brie Fondue with pesto, pine nuts and toasts, breaded and baked calamari with cocktail sauce.
Accompany it with the house drink -a mix of Chambord, Rum and fresh lemon juice and you can enjoy the music and relax.
The service at Jardin Nelson is great.
They make great suggestions and the service is quick, even though it is usually crowded.
After lunch you can take a long walk around the city.
Here are the must see places:
- The Old Port -a beautiful waterfront walkway where you can stroll along the St.
Laurence River, or rent a paddle boat if you prefer - Place Jacques-Cartier-originally a marketplace, created in the 19th century, which now is the heart of Old-Montreal, filled with restaurants and street performers (the most memorable being a magic show with magician Peter Snow)
- Basilique Notre-Dame -a beautiful Gothic Revival church built in 1829.
It is full of gorgeous gilded and painted wooden decorations, sculptures and stained-glass - Marche' Bonsecours -The Marche' is full of local artists and artisans.
There is tons of beautiful local art in Montreal.
For a romantic dinner chose a restaurant on Place Jacques-Cartier.
Most restaurants there have outdoor eating areas and the lights on the square are very romantic.
You will surely feel satisfied both with your meal and the ambience.
Tip: In dining areas where there is much competition there are usually many deals to be had.
Walk up and down the strip to learn all you can about the specials before choosing your favorite.
For dessert don't forget to go to one of Montreal's fabulous Crêperies for a sweet Crêpes.
They are usually large and delicious with many varieties of fillings.
Montreal is a wonderful city to visit in mid-September.
It is past the tourist season, but the weather is still mild, and all the events and attractions are still going on.
The people are great, and every hotel and restaurant seems to have impeccable service.
You don't have to venture far to get the most out of your romantic weekend in Montreal because there is so much to see and do just in the Old City .
It is a great place to get a little European flavor in North America.
