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Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is populated by eels, sympathetic name which, in the popular folklore, refer to the residents of the municipalitie considered as the entrance to Charlevoix to the West. Along the St. Lawrence, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is one of the beacons of the region, being the cradle of settling in Charlevoix.

Petite-Rivière-Saint-François was the first settlement of the region (1675). Located at the foot of the ski centre, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is a narrow strip of land running along the river for more than 6 kilometres. At the end of a panoramic descent, discover a villlage chiseled into the river’s bank over many kilometers.

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The art of living in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

With its great mountain with many assets, this welcoming, charismatic and authentic village is the pride of joy of its residents. Once there, you will also discover incomparable riches for outdoor and nature lovers, as well as for art and culture aficionados.

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The majestic, flowing energy of the St. Lawrence

The majestic St.Lawrence River runs along the entire Charlevoix region from southwest to northeast. The presence of its calming and powerful energy flows through the towns, and its people, enhancing the already picturesque Charlevoix landscapes.

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    Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

    Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is populated by eels, sympathetic name which, in the popular folklore, refer to the residents of the municipalitie considered as the entrance to Charlevoix to the West. Along the St. Lawrence, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is one of the beacons of the region, being the cradle of settling in Charlevoix.

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    Baie-Saint-Paul

    Baie-Saint-Paul is to wolves, sympathetic name which, in the popular folklore, refer to the residents of the municipality. Along the St. Lawrence, Baie-Saint-Paul is one of the beacons of the region, ranking among Canada’s cultural capitals.

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    Mountain Sector

    Charlevoix’s Mountain Sector weaves its way on a fertile territory where gourmet delights can be combined with adventure fun. Upon kilometres, we stop to load on goodies along the Flavour Road, we climb our two national parks looking forward to spectacular photos. We enter forests to the greatest pleasure of fishing and snowmobiling enthusiasts. Here all pleasures are allowed including the one of doing nothing.

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    Crater and Tides Sector

    Between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée are among Charlevoix’s iconic villages. While one overlooks the heights, the other eases its way along the Saint-Lawrence River. From top to bottom, the picturesque charm is omnipresent between the period homes and the post-card scenery. Here a steeple aims for the sky. There, a farm where alpacas are having a great time and everywhere, the beauty of the world!

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    Isle-aux-Coudres

    The Marsouins’ hospitality – popular name given to Isle-aux-Coudres inhabitants - makes the reputation of this 23-km island in the heart of the Saint-Lawrence River in front of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive. Kite surfers enjoy its winds and families bike around it while admiring the scenery. Inspired by their ancestors, ship captains or schooner builders, the Marsouins today have the wind in their sails.

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    La Malbaie

    The spectacular coastal scenery fills your soul as soon as you arrive in La Malbaie. This city, just a two-hour drive from Quebec City, has been welcoming visitors for more than 200 years as the birthplace of holiday resorts in Canada. William Howard Taft, president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, had his summer residence here. His presence influenced other arrivals from American and Canadian high society in the era of white boats and rich anglophone holidaymakers whose bourgeois residences still remain. This is the ideal starting point for enjoying the region’s many attractions, outdoor or relaxation activities, good restaurants and comfortable lodging options.

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    Saint-Siméon

    Shaped by its maritime and forest past, Saint-Siméon offers three discovery poles : the village of Saint-Siméon, Baie-des-Rochers and Port-au-Persil.

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    Baie-Sainte-Catherine

    It’s whale and beluga country! Located to the Eastern end of Charlevoix, at the Saguenay Fjord’s mouth, this village welcome every year thousands of cruise passengers looking to explore the Big Blue and salute its inhabitants with the utmost respect.

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