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13 Cards in this Set
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Les plaines d'abraham
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In 1759, the English fought the French here. Today it's a large park
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La Chute Montmorency
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taller than the Niagara Falls. Freezes in the winter and you can climb it.
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La Place Royale
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This is where Samuel de champlain founded Quebec City in 1608
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La terrasse Saint- Denis
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This large promenade offers a beautiful view of the Saint Lawrence River
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Les fortifications
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Quebec is the only fortified city in North America
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Le Petit- Champlain
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In this nice neighborhood there are a lot of artist workshops, cafes and boutiques
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Le Château Frontenac
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The Chateaux is the Loire Valley in France, inspired the architecture of this hotel.
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L'escaller Casse- Cou- Breakneck steps
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Connects the upper town and lower town of Quebec; are on of the architectural characteristic of Quebec.
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Le musée de la civilsation
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incorporates historic building in a modern ensemble to symbolize the link between the past and the present.
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La maison Jacquet
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The oldest house in the Upper town. It has preserved its appearance from the 17th century with its attic roof and it small-paned windows.
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La cuisine traditionnelle
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served in restraunts in old quebec and resemble french cuisine. uses local products like grain, dry vegetables, and maple syrup.
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La poutine
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Popular Quebecois dish made of fries covered in cheddar cheese and gravy.
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La fresque des Québécois
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Represents places characteristic of the city and also important characters from Quebec's history.
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