Maison Morisset

Maison Morisset is a stone building from the colonial period with a rectangular form, gable roof, and asymmetrical windows showing traditional French construction from the 17th century. The interior preserves original wooden floors, exposed ceiling beams, and a central hearth with an attached bread oven.

Built in 1678 by Jean Morisset during the New France era, it stands as one of the oldest surviving residential structures in the region. Official heritage recognition came in 1962 when Quebec's Ministry of Culture and Communications designated it as a protected site.

The house shows how rural families lived during the French colonial period, with simple rooms organized around daily work and farming. The open hearth and bread oven reveal a way of life closely tied to agriculture and self-sufficiency.

The building sits along Chemin Royal and can be viewed from the exterior, with its preserved structure offering a clear sense of period construction methods. Plan for a leisurely visit with time to walk around and photograph the property.

Genealogical research in 2024 revealed this stone building as the ancestral family home of Canadian singer Alanis Morissette. This connection links a modern artistic legacy with a settlement spanning three centuries.

Location: Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d’Orléans

Part of: site patrimonial de l'Île-d'Orléans

Address: 2831, chemin Royal

GPS coordinates: 46.99472,-70.92563

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27