Discover the often unknown history of the women from Quebec City and Lévis: their reality, their struggles and their legacy. A local look at the evolution of women’s rights and above all an original and unique way to visit Old Quebec.
(Based on 53 reviews)
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For many reasons, men prevail in history. We know their names better, we see their statues everywhere. Quebec City is no exception.
Yet women also play a role and some have made a decisive contribution to history. Here again, Quebec City is no exception.
During this two-hour guided tour, we will stroll through the streets of Old Quebec and discover known, less known and unknown women.
Some have worked in politics, architecture or medicine. Others joined religious orders, built successful businesses, or shone during conflicts. One of them has even become a legend!
We will take this opportunity to discuss the evolution of the condition of women from New France to our time, without forgetting the First Nations.
With this unique guided tour, we invite you to answer a complex question: why are women so little present in history?
This purely historical tour is neither activist nor politicized. We will approach the subject in a rigorous and objective way, we will try to popularize, without caricature, the complexity of the events and historical figures of the past.
We are grateful to Mrs. L. Desrochers, historian, for her invaluable help to build this unique tour.
How to get there ?
On Grand Allée Est in Quebec City, between the famous driveway and the South side of the Parliament of Quebec Province (Hôtel du Parlement), there’s a statue with 4 women. This statue is dedicated to the women in politics and it’s the meeting location.
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Historical Tour- Mesdames et Mademoiselles
When planning a visit to Quebec city, I booked the Mesdames and Mademoiselles tour at the recommendation of my sister. Three female members of my family in Quebec joined me on this tour in french. We all enjoyed the tour including my eleven years old niece. We learned a lot about the history of the women from Quebec city and its environment and their legacy. Our tour guide, Xavier, was friendly, patient and well informed. I would highly recommend this tour.
By FranceBH (Maple Ridge) on Tripadvisor (2018) -
Je viens de terminer. un tour extraordinaire avec notre guide Xavier sur "Les femmes qui ont fait Québec et Lévis "
Ce fut très enrichissant avec ce guide épatant et très compétant
Merci encore à la société d'histoire de Lévis de m'avoir permis d'y assisterBy Francine Gagnon (Lévis) on Facebook (2017)Billet gagné lors d'une conférence organisée par la Société d'histoire de Lévis.
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Excellent way to discover Quebec City’s story
History is written by the victors, they say. Or maybe by those not made invisible by laws and customs. Xavier is a wonderful host and tour guide, with a deep knowledge of the history of his city. I learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our walk and exploration of this amazing old city. A different perspective and fascinating. Highly recommend!
By Edgery (Washington DC) on Tripadvisor (2017)
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