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Surnommée « le berceau de la civilisation française en Amérique », la place Royale s'étend à l'emplacement où Samuel de Champlain a lancé la construction d'un poste fortifié en 1608, la première habitation de Québec créant ainsi le plus ancien établissement français permanent en Amérique [1], [2].
Feb 7, 2006 · Located in Québec City's lower town, along the St. Lawrence River, Place Royale burgeoned alongside the second habitation built by Samuel de CHAMPLAIN between 1623 and 1626. On a plan showing Québec City in 1660, Jean Bourdon identified the area as a parade ground (place d'armes).
Place Royale. Point of interest. Visit Website. Place Royale is where Samuel de Champlain founded the City of Québec in 1608. With buildings that combine French and British influences and the oldest stone church in North America, the square has a charm all its own.
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Place-Royale is one of the most eloquent witnesses to Québec’s French origins. This lively public square was the city’s commercial hub until the mid-19th century. Hundreds of thousands of people visit it each year to experience the faithfully recreated atmosphere of New France.
Place Royale: Where Quebec City Began. As the heart of Lower Town, Place Royale embodies the soul of Quebec City. A trip to this historic square isn’t just about charming shops and cobblestone streets; it’s a journey through time, starting with Samuel de Champlain, the city’s founder.
Place-Royale in Quebec City is a historical and archaeological site unique in North America. Considered the birthplace of French America, it played a major role in the social and economic development of the French, and later English, St. Lawrence River colony between the 17th and 19th centuries.
