Built in 1752 for ship owner Jean-Baptiste Chevalier, the existing structure incorporated two older buildings, dating from 1675 and 1695. It was run as an inn throughout the 19th century. The Québec government restored the house in 1960, and it became a museum 5 years later. The interior has exposed wood beams, wide-board floors, and stone fireplaces. There are changing exhibits on Québec history and civilization, focusing especially on the 17th and 18th centuries. While exhibit texts are in French, guidebooks in English are available at the sometimes-unattended front desk. Note: This place also serves as an air-conditioned refuge on hot days.
50 rue du Marché-Champlain.Phone: 418/643-2158.Open: Late June to Labour Day Tues-Sun 9:30am-5pm; Sept to late Oct and May to late June Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; late Oct to Apr Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.Free admission.
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