Hotel provided an umbrella fortunately which helped a little. We managed to get around quite a lot of the old city. It's strange how French it is considering the British won it from France in 1759. It differs from France however, in that the locals like to speak English to you. Hotel is definitely one of the best we've stayed at and they provide a quaint breakfast hamper which hangs on a hook outside your room.
Here are some shots of Quebec City in the rain........
Customs House with some interesting carvings over the windows
Although several of Quebec City's buildings stand taller, the Château Frontenac hotel is perched on top of a tall cape overlooking the Saint Lawrence River, thus giving a spectacular view for several kilometres. The building is the most prominent feature of the Quebec City skyline as seen from across the St. Lawrence, and is a symbol of the city and figures in most of my pictures.........
It was pretentious enough for us to stop for a coffee (D) and glass of wine (J). We had a great view from the terrasse bar but had our first example of poor surly service.
I ordered a second cup of coffee which he forgot to bring so I forgot to leave a tip! Mind you at over $20 for the two drinks, I couldn't afford one!
Here are more Château Frontenac photos from various parts of the city...............
Here's how hard it was raining!
We took a guided tour round the Citadel. La Citadelle de Quebec is a star-shaped fortress built by the British between 1820 and 1831 and incorporated a section of the French "enceinte" of 1745. It's purpose was to secure the strategic heights of Cap Diamant against the Americans and to serve as a refuge for the British garrison in the event of attack or rebellion.
Then it was a stroll back to the Hotel de Ville area.
Not sure I'd like to live on the edge of the escarpment.
Then it was time to round off the afternoon with a well deserved glass of wine.
More rain and sightseeing tomorrow.
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