Tag Archives: Quebec City

La Ribambelle

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

La Ribambelle (lah rih-bam-bell) is a slangy word that means “a great quantity.” There’s a great quantity of Kusmi tea in the photo that I took in the Épicerie Européenne in Quebec City. Kusmi tea was founded in Russia, but … Continue reading →

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Grelotter

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

Grelotter (greh-lot-ay) means “to shiver.” Now that it is December, colder temperatures are the norm. So is shivering, unfortunately. As a Canadian, I’ve had my share of cold winters. One of the times that I was coldest was during a … Continue reading →

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Marché du Vieux Port

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

On the trip to Quebec with my parents, we ate a lot of very nice meals – always one of travel’s chief joys.  One of the most enjoyable meals was also the simplest. We had gone to admire the Marché … Continue reading →

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Une auberge

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

For the trip I took to Quebec City in June, I stayed at the Auberge Place d’Armes (24 rue Sainte-Anne). As I was traveling with my parents for a special occasion, I wanted a suite that would accommodate the three … Continue reading →

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Savon

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

Candeur : Savonettes et produits de bain, located at 1187 rue Saint-Paul, is a charming savonnerie, or “soap maker”  near the old port of Quebec City. Savon (savohn) means “soap” and savonette  means “little soap.”  The artisanal soaps are made of goat’s milk and infused … Continue reading →

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Depuis

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

Touring Quebec City is somewhat strenuous. If you aren’t going up a hill, you’re coming down one. The perfect place for a little pause in all that exercise is La Maison Smith, on the Place Royale, at 23 rue Notre-Dame, … Continue reading →

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Cuir de vachette

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

Today I’m going to return to a theme that I set aside for the past couple of months – some recommendations for what you might enjoy in the lovely city of Quebec. m0851 is a store whose simple, industrial-chic interiors echo the … Continue reading →

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Sauter du coq à l’âne

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

Last year, I finally persuaded my family to go to Quebec City. (If you want to read about our adventures and recommendations, just type “Quebec” in the “Search” box.) I thought that my parents would love it. They’ve just celebrated … Continue reading →

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Le hangar des oubliés

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Patricia Gilbert

One of our best memories of our late summer trip to Québec City was a free Cirque du Soleil event down at the harbor front. I’ve always wanted to see a Cirque du Soleil performance and here was a chance … Continue reading →

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Le Faubourg

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Patricia Gilbert

After our great crêpes at Le Billig on rue St. Jean in Québec, we passed a delightful afternoon exploring the other shops that line this charming street outside the stone wall of the Old Town. It feels a little like … Continue reading →

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