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A Fall Stroll in Old Quebec City

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Strolling down the breakneck stairway, called the Casse-Cou that leads from upper to lower town, if you head to your left, you run into the Park Montmorency.

It was a dreadful, rainy, windy, miserable day. But we made the best of it. I love the blanket of colorful fall leaves carpeting the park. It offers a stark contrast to the black cannons and grey stone walls that would otherwise have been invisible against the steely gray pavement.

I can't imagine this park being any more beautiful than in the fall.

Quebec City is a fortified city. This park is located along the upper ramparts. These cannons are on wheels and can be swiveled about 120 degrees to the left and the right. Napoléon would feel pretty safe here.

The spire in the background is the Séminaire de Québec.

It is a magnificent building. The Seminary was founded in 1668. I love the zinc mansard roof. Trés Francais, non?

Another close-up nearby.

This is a view looking down from the ramparts on the port below. A giant Crystal cruise-liner bellied up to the port, letting passengers off for a stroll around the city. The lifeboats secured on the sides are larger than some houses I have been in.

Trekking back up the steep staircase, we find a lovely spot to rest our creaky knees and tired tootsies.

And stare across the main square at this beautiful stone statue and fountain. An oxidized copper turret peaks out on the right.

And a view from the rear. I love the red roof in the background.

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What are some of your favorite places to visit or stroll in the fall?

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kenju
November 17th, 2008
Thanks for beautiful photos of a city I will likely never see.

Paris Parfait
November 17th, 2008
Robin, such lovely fall photos! Thanks for these, particularly as Paris is looking very grey. Happily, in two weeks we’ll be in Philadelphia and New York, where hopefully the sun will appear now and then. xo

nyc/caribbean ragazza
November 17th, 2008
These photos are just gorgeous!!!
I love this time of year.

My Mélange
November 17th, 2008
Kenju: Glad I could be the one to show you!!
Tara: It was grey there too- but with a splash of color! NY huh, I am only 1 3/4 hours away by train in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Too bad we couldn’t arrange a meeting
Arlene: Fall is my favorite too. Until the snow comes, that is.

mentalmosaic
November 18th, 2008
I love these fall photos of yours – wonderful!
Thanks for the tour.
~Tui

Dominique
December 2nd, 2009
Never been to Quebec City in the fall, but these photos make me want to go at that time of the year! I’ve also always wanted to go during the winter festival.
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Robin @ My Melange
December 2nd, 2009
Dominique, you should definitely go! Fall is beautiful, and I imagine Winter would be cozy. I have lots of restaurant recos if you should decide to visit. Feel free to email if you need them

Caitlin
December 2nd, 2009
Lovely! It’s beautiful in winter too, with the snow lying all around.
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Robin @ My Melange
December 2nd, 2009
I bet it is Caitlin, though I am such a sissy in the Winter

Angela K. Nickerson
December 3rd, 2009
Gorgeous photos! Fall is my favorite time of year, and while it doesn’t get all of the press and coverage of the Northeast, I think Minnesota is the most beautiful place in the world during the fall. There are sooo many trees — especially oak and maple — and they become absolutely vibrant with color. I was shocked the first year I lived there — absolutely stunned by the lush beauty.
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