| Vieux (old)- Montreal, a city that stole my heart in | | | | fresh lemon juice and you can enjoy the music |
| a mere 24 hours. It is a city which feels more like | | | | and relax. The service at Jardin Nelson is great. |
| a part of France, than a city in North America. | | | | They make great suggestions and the service is |
| Montreal is located in Quebec, Canada's culturally | | | | quick, even though it is usually crowded. |
| French province. The people of Montreal are | | | | After lunch you can take a long walk around the |
| incredibly warm, friendly and helpful. | | | | city. Here are the must see places: |
| Vieux-Montreal is the perfect romantic getaway | | | | |
| one will remember for a lifetime. | | | | 1. The Old Port -a beautiful waterfront walkway |
| Tip: When driving to a getaway be sure to | | | | where you can stroll along the St. Laurence River, |
| purchase an official map of the territory. Do not | | | | or rent a paddle boat if you prefer |
| rely on tourist maps found at travel and | | | | 2. Place Jacques-Cartier-originally a marketplace, |
| information centers, as those maps don't always | | | | created in the 19th century, which now is the |
| show all the streets or highways. | | | | heart of Old-Montreal, filled with restaurants and |
| The perfect hotel for your romantic getaway in | | | | street performers (the most memorable being a |
| Vieux-Montreal is the Hostellerie Pierre Du Calvet, | | | | magic show with magician Peter Snow) |
| located on 405, rue Bonsecours. The Pierre du | | | | 3. Basilique Notre-Dame -a beautiful Gothic Revival |
| Calvet was built in 1725. Its décor is from | | | | church built in 1829. It is full of gorgeous gilded and |
| the 1700's .Beautiful, warm and inviting, the guest | | | | painted wooden decorations, sculptures and |
| rooms come with fireplaces, living area, 4-poster | | | | stained-glass |
| beds with gilded wooden frames and huge | | | | 4. Marche' Bonsecours -The Marche' is full of local |
| windows that open up to the cobblestone streets | | | | artists and artisans. There is tons of beautiful local |
| below. The Hostellerie also has gorgeous common | | | | art in Montreal. If you don't feel like walking you |
| areas - library, sitting areas, indoor and outdoor | | | | can hire a horse and buggy ride to take you |
| with big comfortable chairs and fireplaces as well. | | | | around the city, although these horses can not go |
| Next door the Chapelle | | | | on the cobblestone streets, so you would be best |
| Notre-Dame-be-Bon-Secours, a beautiful, ornate | | | | advised to do both tours. |
| chapel, (which houses the remains of Saint | | | | For a romantic dinner chose a restaurant on Place |
| Marguerite-Bourgeoys), really lends a romantic | | | | Jacques-Cartier. Most restaurants there have |
| flavor to the location. The ambience of the | | | | outdoor eating areas and the lights on the square |
| Hostellerie itself, plus its surrounding streets gives | | | | are very romantic. You will surely feel satisfied |
| the place a very European feel. The staff at | | | | both with your meal and the ambience. |
| Pierre Du Calvet is excellent. There are only 10 | | | | Tip: In dining areas where there is much |
| rooms in the Hostellerie so they give very | | | | competition there are usually many deals to be |
| personal service. They can accommodate such | | | | had. Walk up and down the strip to learn all you |
| requests as champagne and roses in your room | | | | can about the specials before choosing your |
| perfectly, which makes one really feel like you are | | | | favorite. |
| on a luxury vacation and adds a special personal | | | | For dessert don't forget to go to one of |
| touch to your romantic getaway. If you are in | | | | Montreal's fabulous Crêperies for a sweet |
| Montreal during warmer parts of the year, you | | | | Crêpes. They are usually large and delicious |
| can enjoy a delicious lunch at Jardin Nelson, | | | | with many varieties of fillings. |
| located at 407 Place Jacques-Cartier. The | | | | Montreal is a wonderful city to visit in |
| restaurant is comprised of several totally outdoor | | | | mid-September. It is past the tourist season, but |
| dining areas, with live jazz most days. On | | | | the weather is still mild, and all the events and |
| Saturday afternoons they have a jazz quartet. | | | | attractions are still going on. The people are great, |
| The food there is delicious and you can make a | | | | and every hotel and restaurant seems to have |
| meal from their wonderful appetizers. Such | | | | impeccable service. You don't have to venture far |
| choices as: French Onion Soup, Brie Fondue with | | | | to get the most out of your romantic weekend in |
| pesto, pine nuts and toasts, breaded and baked | | | | Montreal because there is so much to see and do |
| calamari with cocktail sauce. Accompany it with | | | | just in the Old City . It is a great place to get a |
| the house drink -a mix of Chambord, Rum and | | | | little European flavor in North America. |