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- Itinerary
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This Explore Quebec package is brought to you thanks to the financial support of the Ministère du Tourisme.
In order to reduce your CO2 emissions during your trip, a carbon offset is issued through the planting of a tree in partnership with Compensation CO2 Québec.
Applicable on prices before tax for departures between October 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025.
The Joly-De Lotbinière estate, located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, offers a verdant setting with gardens, paths and panoramic views. It showcases Quebec’s natural and cultural heritage, with plantings, contemporary sculptures and an ancestral home. Nearby, Grosse-Île, a former quarantine station, is a national historic site where you can discover the history of immigrants, with its seascapes, trails, beaches and period buildings. Two perfect destinations for nature and history lovers, promising an unforgettable experience in the heart of a rich, living heritage.
Includes:
- Luxury coach transportation
- 1 night accommodation at the Oiselière de Montmagny hotel
- 4 meals | 1 breakfast, 2 lunches et 1 dinner
- 2 guided tours of Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière
- Stop at the parc des Chutes-de-la-Chaudière
- Cruise and guided tour of Grosse-Île
- Gratuities at the restaurant
- Carbon emissions compensation with Compensation Co2 Quebec
- Services of a Gendrontours group leader
- Protection offered by the Travel Agent Client Compensation Fund
- Taxes
Not included:
- Meals and activities other than those mentioned
You must be a resident of Québec to claim the Explore Québec discount.
Itinerary:
AM
- Departure
- Arrival at Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière.
This estate, dating back to the 18th century, immerses you in the region’s history while offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding natural landscapes. - Nature-guided tour of the estate, gardens, and Manor House by a nature specialist.
- Cold buffet lunch.
PM
- Continuation of the historical guided tour by an enthusiastic interpretive guide who will provide lived experiences and anecdotes to discover the history of this unique seigneurial estate and the illustrious members of the Joly-De Lotbinière family.
- Departure and stop at the parc de la Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, where you can admire the 35-meter high falls..
- Departure towards Montmagny.
- Arrival at l’Oiselière hotel and room check-in.
- Group dinner at the hotel (included).
- Free evening
AM
- Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- Luggage check-out.
- Departure for Berthier-sur-mer.
- Boarding the AML cruise to Grosse-Île.
Disembarkation on the island and historical guided tour. Long closed to the public, Grosse-Île now reveals its mysteries! Dive back into the dark and captivating history of this place, witness to the ravages of typhus and cholera epidemics that spread like wildfire in the first half of the 19th century. Come and discover the moving stories of tens of thousands of immigrants who arrived in Canada in search of a better life. - Lunch box on the island (included).
PM
- Return to Berthier-sur-Mer.
- Boarding the bus for the return.
- Quick free-time dinner stop ($) on the way back.
Photos:
October 7 to 8, 2025
2 days | 1 night | 4 meals
Get a 25% discount through the Explore Quebec program
Conditions
Deposit required of 25% at the moment of booking.
Final payment due before August 23, 2025.
First 10 seats at this price.
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