Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux

Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux is a National Historic Site of Canada in Québec, Quebec.

Quebec · 1 rue des Carrières, Québec, Quebec · location approximate

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SAINT-LOUIS FORTS AND CHÂTEAUX Beginning in the 17th century, a succession of forts and châteaux occupied this strategic site overlooking Québec's lower town and the St. Lawrence River. These structures, which survive today only as archaeological vestiges, were an integral part of the city's defence system. From 1620 to 1838, they were the centre of a "colonial court" at the heart of the political, social, and cultural life of the colony. The seat of executive power for over 200 years, this site also served as the official residence for 32 of the 40 French and British colonial governors.

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LES FORTS ET CHÂTEAUX SAINT-LOUIS A compter du XVIIe siècle, plusieurs forts et châteaux ont successivement occupé ce site qui domine la basse-ville de Québec et le fleuve Saint- Laurent. Ces ouvrages, aujourd'hui à l'état de vestiges, ont fait partie intégrante du système défensif de la ville. De 1620 à 1838, l'endroit favorisait la tenue d'une véritable « cour coloniale » au sein même de la vie politique, sociale et culturelle de la colonie. Siège du pouvoir exécutif durant plus de deux siècles, ce lieu servit également de résidence officielle à 32 des 40 gouverneurs généraux sous les régimes français et anglais.

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