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Road Trip Quebec City → Île d'Orléans – Full Island Loop
Québec
Île d'Orléans
67
km
1h30
drive
All seasons
season
The Itinerary
The complete Île d'Orléans loop (67 km) is a Quebec must-do. Reached by the Laporte Bridge, the island has been nicknamed Quebec's "Pantry" for its strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, ice ciders and fine cheeses produced in abundance.
The island's six villages each have their own personality: Saint-Pétronille for the Quebec City view, Saint-Jean for the Mauvide-Genest Manor, Sainte-Famille for orchards and Saint-François for the wild island tip. It's one of the only territories in Quebec to have preserved its intact seigneurial layout.
The island's six villages each have their own personality: Saint-Pétronille for the Quebec City view, Saint-Jean for the Mauvide-Genest Manor, Sainte-Famille for orchards and Saint-François for the wild island tip. It's one of the only territories in Quebec to have preserved its intact seigneurial layout.
Points of Interest
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Cueillette de fraises – Saint-PétronilleFraises de l'île d'Orléans, les plus réputées du Québec (juin–juillet).
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Manoir Mauvide-Genest – Saint-JeanManoir seigneurial de 1734, le mieux conservé de la Nouvelle-France.
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Cidreries de l'îleCidre de glace, cidre rosé et poiré artisanaux.
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Vue sur Québec depuis Saint-PétronilleLa plus belle vue sur le Château Frontenac et les plaines.
Practical info
- Departure Québec
- Destination Île d'Orléans
- Distance 67 km
- Duration 1h30
- Category Short (< 100 km)
- Best season All seasons
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