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The world’s second largest French-speaking city, ²Ñ´Ç²Ô³Ù°ùé²¹±ô is a dynamic metropolis that offers an eclectic range of experiences and attractions.

In the charming cobbled streets of old ²Ñ´Ç²Ô³Ù°ùé²¹±ô you will find treasures such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame, the Place Jacques-Cartier and the Vieux Port. The rue Sherbrooke, to the south of the plateau of Mont Royal, is home to exclusive shops, art galleries and the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Festivals in ²Ñ´Ç²Ô³Ù°ùé²¹±ô

²Ñ´Ç²Ô³Ù°ùé²¹±ôers are renowned for their joie de vivre: this is Canada’s party capital, which plays host to several world-renowned summer festivals. In addition, there is a vast array of fabulous restaurants, bistros and pavement cafés offering every type of cuisine, with delicious smoked meats the local speciality.

Things to see and do

Botanical Gardens, ²Ñ´Ç²Ô³Ù°ùé²¹±ôAmong the many sights the Jardin Botanique rivals England’s Kew Gardens, and other attractions include the Olympic Park, Biodôme and Biosphère.

Explore the city on Bâteau Mouche cruises on the St. Lawrence River or discover the underground city, packed with boutiques, shops and restaurants.

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      Enjoy a private three-hour walking tour focusing on more than 360 years of history. With a private guide, you will discover how ²Ñ´Ç²Ô³Ù°ùé²¹±ô was settled by the French, conquered by the English and achieved the status of a great and fun metropolis in the 20th and 21st centuries.

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