Manoir Montmorency, Historical villa in Beauport, Canada
Description
Manoir Montmorency is a reconstructed manor house in Beauport situated near the Montmorency Falls. The building blends Palladian design with French influences and occupies a scenic location overlooking the Saint Lawrence River.
History
The manor was built in 1781 by Frederick Haldimand, governor general of Canada, marking the first vacation residence on Canadian soil. It later became home to the Duke of Kent, who resided there during the 1790s.
Culture
The manor's design reflects the tastes of those who lived here, with each generation leaving its mark through modifications and additions. You can observe how the building changed hands and evolved alongside Quebec's social circles.
Practical
The location sits east of Quebec City and is easily accessible by car. Guided tours walk you through the building's history and architecture while explaining its role in Canadian development.
Did you know?
The manor was once known as Kent House due to its royal connection, and the building you see today is a reconstruction based on historical records. This rebuilt structure preserves the appearance of the original while using modern techniques.
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Montmorency Falls
337 m
Île d'Orléans Bridge
1.4 km
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
326 m
Église de la Nativité de Notre-Dame de Beauport
4.4 km
Courville
1.4 km
Église de Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
5.8 km
Centre de plein air de Beauport
2.4 km
Giffard
5.7 km
Maison Vézina
698 m
Girardin House
4.5 km
Chapelle de procession Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
5.6 km
Chapelle de procession Saint-Roch
5 km
Site patrimonial de la Chute-Montmorency
470 m
Église Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola
6 km
Maison Laberge
5.6 km
Site patrimonial de Beauport
4.5 km
Maison Chalifour
5.3 km
Passerelle de la chute Montmorency
327 m
Maison Jacob
1.4 km
Maison Pageau (Boischatel)
1 km
Maison Parent
5.5 km
Manoir de Charleville
2.8 km
Beauport Armoury
4.2 km
Presbytère de L'Ange-Gardien
5.2 km
Maison Leclerc
3.6 km
Maison Tessier-Dit-Laplante
687 m
Maison Léonidas-Vézina
2.2 km
Stairway Chute Montmorency
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