There’s no need to let the rain spoil a visit to the charming town of Baie-Saint-Paul. This one-day itinerary will bring a little sunshine to even the greyest day.
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What to do in Baie-Saint-Paul when it rains
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Stop 1
A morning of coffee and board games
Stop 1
A morning of coffee and board games
Board games and good coffee are a winning combination for a rainy morning. Head to Maison Mère Baie-Saint-Paul, a former convent transformed into a hub for creativity and innovation. Inside, Mousse Café, coopérative de solidarité has plenty to entertain visitors of all ages. Settle in with a delicious grilled cheese sandwich and choose a game from the café’s collection.
Stop 2
Visit a museum
Stop 2
Visit a museum
Continue the day at the Musée d’art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul. Its exhibitions showcase the creativity of artists from Quebec and beyond through painting, sculpture, photography, multimedia and other forms of artistic expression. Works from the museum’s permanent collection also offer a window into the region’s artistic history. It’s an ideal place to experience the cultural energy of Baie-Saint-Paul while staying warm and dry.
Stop 3
Taste local cheeses
Stop 3
Taste local cheeses
The next stop is Famille Migneron de Charlevoix, renowned for its artisanal cow’s- and sheep’s-milk cheeses. Free cheese tastings are offered daily, along with the opportunity to discover the family’s wines and spirits.
Laiterie Charlevoix is another must for fine-cheese lovers. As an economuseum, it takes visitors behind the scenes to discover the different stages of cheesemaking, making it a fascinating stop for curious minds.
Suggestion: While travelling along Boulevard Monseigneur-De Laval, stop at the Moulin de la Rémy. Known for its flour production, this historic mill, built in 1825, is open to the public.
Stop 4
Unwind at the spa
Stop 4
Unwind at the spa
Slow things down in the afternoon with a visit to one of the spas in the Baie-Saint-Paul area. Spa urbain Le Marion at Hôtel-Auberge La Grande Maison et Spa features hot pools, a cold waterfall and a sauna. Massages and facial treatments are also available.
Meanwhile, the Nordic spa at Hôtel & Spa Le Germain Charlevoix features a Finnish sauna, a eucalyptus steam bath and a snow fountain, along with massages and a range of beauty treatments.
Stop 5
Savour the flavours of the region
Stop 5
Savour the flavours of the region
End the day with dinner at one of Baie-Saint-Paul’s many restaurants. Enjoy local ingredients at Bistro Mouton Noir, sip a good wine with small plates at Buvette gentille, or try the in-house-smoked, beer-marinated meat at Le Saint-Pub. For a vibrant dining experience, Nixtamal Charlevoix serves up authentic Mexican dishes that put Charlevoix ingredients front and centre.
For more culinary finds, visit Charlevoix’s Flavour Trail website.