Quebec Blog #25: The Oldest House in Quebec!

The historic Maison Jacquet

In today's Quebec City trip blog, you'll see the oldest house in Quebec! 


The historic Maison Jacquet, one of the largest houses in upper-town in its day and the oldest in Quebec, was built in 1675-76. The site was granted to François Jacquet on November 30, 1674 by the nuns of the neighboring Ursuline Convent.
 
HOW CONSTRUCTED? It has thick walls, solid joints, wainscoting and recessed cupboards, which are all characteristic of the houses constructed during that period. The premises consist of two buildings, that on the westernmost side being the newest,
and that on the east dating back to the French Regime.


FAMOUS RESIDENTS -
Several prominent figures have resided in Maison Jacquet, including the author of the novel "Les Anciens Canadiens," Philippe-Aubert de Gaspé, who lived here from 1815 to 1824. Though it is contradicted by history, the myth persists that General Montcalm also lived and died in this famous house.

House marker: Built in 1677

NOW A RESTAURANT OF ANCIENT CANADIAN FOOD 

The historic Maison Jacquet building sign

Since 1966, the Maison Jacquet has housed the restaurant Aux Anciens Canadiens, internationally know for its fine cuisine and warm hospitality.

For the menu and more about the restaurant, visit: 
http://www.auxancienscanadiens.qc.ca

NEXT: Visit the Museum of Civilization