The Neighborhood:
Located on a quiet street, the entrance to la Maison Ursulines incorporates the 'Grand Level' or first level of a keyed building constructed of cut limestone in the Neoclassical tradition. Upon entering, you are greeted by a pair of carved wood and stain glass entry doors leading to a private interior foyer ... The residence of Louis-Philippe Pelletier, Quebec's Supreme Court judge in the 1890s and the judge in the trial of the King versus Marie-Anne Houde.
Grand & Lower Levels ...The Best Of Both Worlds:
The 'Grand Level' has 12 foot ceilings plus restored original Corinthian details and includes a living room with 9-foot high shuttered windows (overlooking Upper Town's charming square), formal dining room (seating for 10), complete kitchen, breakfast room off of kitchen, a full bath and a library/office. Floors are antique narrow-strip polished natural finish Canadian maple.
The 'Lower Level' presents an intimate ambiance with its profusion of rustic stone walls, decorative fireplace and hued wood beams. The two bedrooms and a relaxing family room (or third bedroom) all have clerestory windows and polished walnut finished wood floors. The bathroom on this level is inset into a room with exposed stone walls and features one of two contemporary glass shower stalls, ceramic tile floors and a refurbished period claw-foot tub.
Decorated with antiques, 'over stuffed' country French furnishings and an eclectic art collection; it's a sophisticated yet very comfortable environment.
The Seasons:
The Summer Season
Reserve this elegant home for an unforgettable visit. The summer months are a wonderfully mild season in this magical city with special events daily including New France Historical Celebrations just down the hill and the Changing of the Guard just up the hill in La Citadelle. Throughout the summer, the Old City overflows with
window boxes and hanging flower baskets.
For high energy fun, consider The New France Festival' or 'The International Québec City Summer Festival' that transforms Old Québec into a giant outdoor stage. Over 500 shows of every description are held at some fifteen venues within easy walking distance of this elegant accommodation.
Other Activities:
dog-sledding, snow mobile, snow-shoeing, wildlife viewing, whale watching day trips
Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:
