The origins of Château Saint-Louis date back to 1620 and New France. The colony’s leaders built this structure for both administration and military defence. Extended several times over the years, the Château Saint-Louis was partially destroyed during the Conquest of 1759. Subsequently, the British authorities rebuilt Château Saint-Louis and, starting in 1784, added Château Haldimand alongside it. It was from here that the authorities, nicknamed “the castle clique” by the locals, ran the colony. Explore these places through the artworks of the period!
Québec City’s Lower Town and the Château Saint-Louis, seen from the parapet of the Upper Town
James Pattison Cockburn
Québec City developed in two distinct areas: Upper Town and Lower Town. Upper Town generally housed the city’s military and political elite, while Lower Town was more frequented by the working classes. This division is beautifully illustrated in this engraving by James Pattison Cockburn.
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