PiERRE DU CALVET
Exploring the Old Port of Montréal. January 2016.
As is the case in Québec City, Montréal also has history that pre-dates our country's formation (Confederation) in 1867.
Pierre du Calvet, born in Caussade France in 1735, was known as an importer/exporter, justice of peace, political prisoner and lampoonist. He immigrated to Canada in 1758. He participated the in last French victory battle on the coast of Lévis. After the conquest, he became a prosperous merchant and obtained the Sir Rivière David title where he also played the role of justice of the peace in Montreal.
He disappeared at sea March 28th, 1786.
The Calvet house (restaurant seen here) was built in 1725 inside the city's fortified walls, under the French regime. It is the oldest historical house that is open for public accommodations in Montreal. Located at the corner of Bonsecours and Saint-Paul streets, it is massive and imposing with its stone walls and enormous chimneys.
Bonsecours Street is located in the heart of Old-Montreal at a walking distance of the Old-Port. It is one of the oldest in the city with its cobble stone street. The chapel Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours and the Maison Pierre du Calvet are surrounded by historic homes that date from the XVIIIth and XIXth century.
PiERRE DU CALVET
Exploring the Old Port of Montréal. January 2016.
As is the case in Québec City, Montréal also has history that pre-dates our country's formation (Confederation) in 1867.
Pierre du Calvet, born in Caussade France in 1735, was known as an importer/exporter, justice of peace, political prisoner and lampoonist. He immigrated to Canada in 1758. He participated the in last French victory battle on the coast of Lévis. After the conquest, he became a prosperous merchant and obtained the Sir Rivière David title where he also played the role of justice of the peace in Montreal.
He disappeared at sea March 28th, 1786.
The Calvet house (restaurant seen here) was built in 1725 inside the city's fortified walls, under the French regime. It is the oldest historical house that is open for public accommodations in Montreal. Located at the corner of Bonsecours and Saint-Paul streets, it is massive and imposing with its stone walls and enormous chimneys.
Bonsecours Street is located in the heart of Old-Montreal at a walking distance of the Old-Port. It is one of the oldest in the city with its cobble stone street. The chapel Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours and the Maison Pierre du Calvet are surrounded by historic homes that date from the XVIIIth and XIXth century.