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    I personally have not stayed there, but toured OLD Quebec, it has
    picturesque narrow cobblestone streets, lined with street vendors,
    mostly, of the art/music variety.  Great eateries, the fort grounds,
    walls, and walkways are a must,  there are horse drawn carriages for
    hire, PArle Francais DAGWUD::FLATTERY ???
    
    actually if you speak English only, you can get along quite well.
    
    
    
    --GP, PS I slept in a 2 floor walk up 2nd night of our honeymoon,
    behind the Chateau Frontenac, Le Gouvenor or something.  " Le Cheap "
    
    
     

    Oui, Je parle Francais....;")....at least enough to get by on....i 
    understand more than i can speak of course..spent a week in France and
    was able to get around and make myself understood.....anyway, thanks
    for the info...either this conference isn't very active or no one has 
    stayed there...or they're not telling..thanks again......./karen

    I've stayed there thrice: once in 1953, again in 1975, and lately,
    1987.
    Each time, it was memorable, picturesque...and yes, if you're on a
    honeymoon, it's perfect!
    
    It has an ambiance of Europe and early Canada.
    
    It's location, of course, is within the walled city of old Quebec,
    which reminds one of Normandy.
    
    Once there, take a look at the "manoirs" (B&Bs) in the vicinity as they
    are a less expensive alternative if you decide to return.
    
    A word of caution, if you drive outside of the old city, the rest of
    Quebec is like any other (I know I'm gonna get flamed for this) North
    America city.
    
    Pat

    Flame on you Pat! Flame on you!

       
       I can't say that I'd encourage a stay at the Ch�teau Frontenac. 
       It's one of a chain of hotels that feature ornate exteriors and
       public areas, but that have individual rooms that tend to be small
       and not really a great value for the price.  
       
       The Frontenac does have a great location; however, there are a
       bunch of smaller hotels and B&Bs just on the other side of a small
       park from the Frontenac.  Unless I were on an unlimited budget and
       reserved one of the Frontenac's highest-priced rooms, I'd stay
       at one of the smaller places, then plan to go to the Frontenac for
       dinner or tea.
       
       --Mr Topaz

    ....thanks all for the info...if anyone has a name of the nicer smaller
    places as referenced by 'mr. topaz'.....please let me know....tx.../k

    From a match book that has been in my desk for many years:
    
    Au Chateau Fleur de Lys
    15, Ave Ste-Genevieve
    Quebec 4e, P.Q., G1R 4A8
    
    Tel.: (418) 694-1884
    
    It is a small hotel (about three stories) across the aforementioned
    park behind the Chateau. I don't remember prices, and even if I did
    they would be out of date because it is so long since I stayed there.
    I do remember having a very pleasant stay though and would definitely
    consider staying there again.
    
    Regards,
    Tom

    If memory fails me...
    
    There was a great bargain at the Chateau de Bob on the Rue des Maudits
    Anglais.
    
    The decor was spartan (furniture had expired "best before" labels on
    them), but the price was unbeatable.
    
    Sleeping arrangements were rather unique; a sleeping bag and a coat hook
    on the back of the door suffised for your bed!
    
    Wake-up calls should be avoided!  Generally, it's a boot to the head by
    the some kids in the hall.  Usually, you don't get to sleep anyway due
    to the re-construction of the Grand Canal next store.
    
    Breakfast was included in the price: poutine and a Pepsi.
    
    Never met Bob, but we did see something floating in the Canal...

    Now we're getting somewhere!

	Pat,

	They had to change the name, it is now Chateau de B�b...

	Charles of Quail

    I can't believe the Grand Canal is in disrepair after only five years.

    re: .8....not exactly the romantic ambiance i was going for..;')

	>>They had to change the name, it is now Chateau de B�b...
    
    
    Merde alors!!  I circumflex to the high altar of grammar!
    
    Patrice Le Mumble

    I had the good fortune to spend a 4-day weekend at the Chateau
    Frontenac about November 1985.  It was my first visit to the beautiful
    walled city, and the Chateau was spectacular!  I remember chateaubriand
    in the superb restaurant and an inviting lounge (bar) on one of the
    lower floors.  Our room was elegant, with an excellent view - a little
    hot, as I recall, perhaps there was no temperature control in the room.
    We had convenient access to everything in the upper and lower cities. 
    On my subsequent visit, the Chateau was booked, so I stayed elsewhere
    (within the walls) - don't remember the name.  Although the place looked
    okay from the outside and was still costly, it was no match for the 
    Chateau.  
    Another plus for travellers is the abundance of excellent restaurants
    all within walking distance.  And speaking limited French was no
    problem at all for me - people were very accomodating. 
    Hope this helps.  Regards,
                      Ellen Billiter
    

    <--- Nice to see another happy visitor to my home town. 8^)
    
    GRANPA, hmmm, do you know Mike Wannemacher by any chance?