Hôpital-Général de Québec, Heritage hospital in Notre-Dame-des-Anges, Canada
Hôpital-Général de Québec is a heritage hospital in Notre-Dame-des-Anges that incorporates a monastery, cemetery, garden, and cloister across its grounds. Beneath the current medical facility, original stone vaults dating to 1695 remain underground and form part of the site's architectural layers.
Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier, the second Bishop of Quebec, founded this medical facility in 1692 to serve local needs. The grounds later became a significant burial site for those killed during the military conflicts of the 1750s.
The museum here displays artworks created by regional artists during the 17th and 18th centuries. These pieces offer visitors a window into the artistic life of the early colonial period in this area.
The grounds can be explored on foot, with buildings and outdoor areas from different periods visible throughout the site. Visitors should allow time to fully explore the various sections, including the cemetery and museum areas.
The cemetery here holds burials of over 1,000 French and British soldiers from the battles of the 1750s. These graves mark two major military engagements that shaped the region's course during that pivotal period.
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