Saint-François-de-Sales is a Roman Catholic church. It was built between 1761 and 1773 using primarily stone.

Saint-François-de-Sales has a very grand nave. Surrounding it are several paintings which depict many religious figures. The nave centralizes around a miniature cathedral that is open as if cut in half. Inside the cathedral are smaller paintings of religious figures. Surrounding the cathedral are four winding pillars going upwards.

The church’s exterior is also unique because if one goes behind the church, one will find several religious paintings plastered on the back of the church.

Photos: Vlad Umnov; https://www.musiqueorguequebec.ca/orgues/quebec/neuville1.html

Chemin du Roy, or the King’s Way, was built in XVIII century to link Québec City and Montreal. Work began in 1731, under the supervision of Grand Voyer (senior road surveyor) Eustache Lanouiller de Boisclerc, and was completed in 1737.

On the banks of the St. Lawrence River, you’ll come across three of the prettiest villages in Québec:

• Deschambault–Grondines, with its Vieux Presbytère, built in 1815, and the magnificent Église Saint-Joseph;
• Cap-Santé, proud home to one of the few remaining Québec churches dating back to the French Regime;
• Neuville, with its heritage homes and gardens overlooking the river.