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Crimes in New France
The story of New France overflows with tales of horrible crimes, arrests and executions that still haunt Old Québec to this day. The most famous executioner, Jean Rattier or his wife, the implacable Marie Rivière will gladly tell you all about them each in their own wicked ways. Be warned that their dreadful sense of humour may well freeze your blood!
From its upper to lower city, Québec still holds memories of enough anecdotes to give you chills at nightfall. Let the dark side of the Old Capital take you and hear out these grizzly stories that have been kept hidden for too long.
By reservation only – limited group sizes
Street theatre
Crimes in New France
Beware, the ghosts are watching you! The street theatre performance Crimes in New France will bring you in contact with several criminals who lived during the New France era, starting with the spectres of the executioner Jean Rattier or his wife Marie Rivière.
Other mysterious characters will materialise in your path. . . sometimes giving you a good scare! In costume and make-up, they will all at last reveal their ugly crimes. We wager that their tales will give you goosebumps!
By reservation only – limited group sizes
Street theatre
Christmas in New France
Soft and gentle, this Winter walking tour through the streets of Old Québec will take you back to the past, as we will delight you with our telling of happy stories of old. You will hear of old Christmas customs and legends of New France.
How did the French settlers become acclimated to the Québec winter? What miraculous remedies did they resort to, in order to survive? You will learn all about it during this enchanting walk through the oldest streets and most beautifully decorated areas in the lower city of Québec. Your entire family is welcome!
By reservation only – limited group sizes
Animated Guided Tour
Dead in New France NEW
Get ready to discover the true face of death in the 17th century!
This new animated guided tour of New France plunges you into funeral rites, ancient cemeteries and approximate burials of the period through the gloomy tales of your highly (or almost) alive guide.
What were the resting places in Old Quebec? How were the bodies of the criminals, the poor and the elite disposed of? What were the settlers’ rites of passage? How was death viewed at the time?
Come and uncover well-buried mortuary secrets during a morbid but oh-so-entertaining tour!
