The oldest parts of the city date from the 1700s.
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Le Vieux Québec
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Québec is the only walled city in North America
The oldest parts of the city date from the 1700s. |
| A sidewalk café in the oldest part of the city |
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| More Restaurants! They are everywhere, French cooking, Quebecois cooking, and much more. They're also great for a croissant and coffee for breakfast or for lunch. By the way, in Québec, breakfast is "le déjeuner," lunch is "le dîner," and dinner is "le souper."
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The "Terrasse" extends from the Château Frontenac, upper left, to the Citadel, a fort protecting the town. |
| Through the grilled fence on the Terrasse you can look down on the St. Laurence River, the port, and tour boats. |
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The Terrasse has wonderful book stalls. |
| During the summer, musicians, jugglers, magicians, and more perform on the Terrasse. |
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You will also find shops and stalls that sell the work of local artists. |
