Gérard-D.-Levesque Building

The Gérard-D.-Levesque Building is a four-story limestone structure located at 12 Saint-Louis Street with additional facades facing Treasury and Garden Streets. It features a distinctive clock tower and mansard roof, containing administrative offices across its levels.

Construction took place between 1883 and 1887, with the building initially serving as Quebec's courthouse for nearly a century. Its function shifted in 1983 when it transitioned to become the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance.

The interior displays Beaux-Arts style with polychrome decorations and marble finishes that create a formal atmosphere. This lavish design reflects the importance the government placed on the building when it was constructed as the city's primary courthouse.

This structure sits in the Old Quebec district and is easily accessible on foot from nearby attractions. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and clock tower from the street level.

Alfred Hitchcock filmed scenes for his 1952 film 'I Confess' in the former courtroom, which featured a two-story space with an ornate carved wooden throne. This room remains a hidden piece of cinema history within the building's walls.

GPS coordinates: 46.81218,-71.20647

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10