Rue du Petit Champlain
Quebec, CANADÀ 2024.
Rue du Petit Champlain is one of the most picturesque and emblematic streets in Old Quebec. Located in the Lower Town, at the foot of Cap Diamant, it stands out for its European charm with its cobblestone streets, artisan shops, and stone facades adorned with flowers in the summer and Christmas decorations in the winter. Considered the oldest commercial street in North America, its name pays tribute to Samuel de Champlain, the city's founder. Its history includes a past of epidemics and rockslides, but it was revitalized in the 1970s to become a vibrant hub of local shops, art galleries, and restaurants. The Escalier Casse-Cou ("Breakneck Steps") connects this street to the Upper Town and offers one of the most photographed views of the city.
Rue du Petit Champlain
Quebec, CANADÀ 2024.
Rue du Petit Champlain is one of the most picturesque and emblematic streets in Old Quebec. Located in the Lower Town, at the foot of Cap Diamant, it stands out for its European charm with its cobblestone streets, artisan shops, and stone facades adorned with flowers in the summer and Christmas decorations in the winter. Considered the oldest commercial street in North America, its name pays tribute to Samuel de Champlain, the city's founder. Its history includes a past of epidemics and rockslides, but it was revitalized in the 1970s to become a vibrant hub of local shops, art galleries, and restaurants. The Escalier Casse-Cou ("Breakneck Steps") connects this street to the Upper Town and offers one of the most photographed views of the city.