Place Royale, Square in Old Québec, Quebec City, Canada

Place Royale is a square in Old Québec, Quebec City, Canada. It is bordered by rue des Pains Bénits, rue Notre-Dame, and rue de la Place, with the stone church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires closing the south side and a bust of Louis XIV at the center.

Samuel de Champlain established a fortified post here in 1608, marking the beginning of permanent French settlement in America. After a fire in 1682, buildings were rebuilt with stone walls, and the square later became a busy trade hub until the British attack of 1759 left it in ruins.

The name of the square comes from a bust of King Louis XIV that was placed there in 1686, and today a replacement bust stands in the center. The square is often called the cradle of French civilization in America, and its stone buildings now house shops, cafes, and a history center.

The square is in the lower part of Old Québec, reachable on foot from the upper town via stairs or a funicular. Visitors can explore the surrounding streets at a relaxed pace, and the area is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs on the main paved surfaces.

The church on the square, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, is the oldest stone church still standing in North America. Also, part of the foundations of Champlain's second habitation from 1613 can be seen nearby.