Commemorating the past: the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
After the success of the Médiévales de Québec festival, it was decided to create a festival that reflected the history of Québec City. The Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France was born to celebrate the historic origins of French in America. Since 1997, these festivities have brought the old city to life every year. For French-speakers from Quebec and all over North America, the festival is a chance to immerse themselves in their cultural past. Of course, the festivities are also open to visitors from all over the world. Come and join in the fun!
Place Royale during the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
Robert Greffard
Considered the historic heart of Québec City, Place Royale was where the colony’s development began. It is identified as the site where Samuel de Champlain established the first fortified post in 1608, the first dwelling in New France. Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is also the oldest stone church in North America.
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