Château Frontenac Québec — vue extérieure
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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: Quebec’s Castle, Since 1893

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In brief
  • Established in 1893 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a national historic monument overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
  • The property features 611 rooms and suites, including a Royal Suite that has hosted dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill.
  • Recognized as the world’s most photographed hotel, it offers dining at Le Champlain and a Bistro Le Sam cellar containing over 600 selections.
  • Located at 1 rue des Carrières, the hotel is a landmark of Quebecois culture known for its iconic French château silhouette.

Overlooking the St. Lawrence River since 1893, its French château silhouette dominates the fortified city of Quebec: the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is, according to several rankings, the world’s most photographed hotel. Boasting 611 rooms and suites, it is classified as a national historic monument, and is one of the symbols of Quebecois culture.

Le Champlain and Bistro Le Sam

The main restaurant, Le Champlain, offers refined contemporary Quebecois cuisine · featuring local produce (caribou, Arctic char, maple). The more convivial Bistro Le Sam is one of the city’s premier bars for cocktails and boasts a cellar with over 600 selections.

Panoramic Views of the St. Lawrence

River-facing rooms offer one of the most stunning hotel views in North America. The palace’s Royal Suite has hosted Queen Elizabeth II, Charles de Gaulle, Winston Churchill, and several American presidents.

Practical Information

  • Address: 1 rue des Carrières, Quebec City, QC G1R 4P5, Canada
  • Capacity: 611 rooms & suites
  • Distinction: world’s most photographed hotel, national historic monument
  • Construction: 1893 by the Canadian Pacific Railway
  • Official Website: fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec

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