Monday after classes brought a visit to the Old City and the Musée de l'Amérique française which we learned should, unfortunately, be more appropriately called the Museum of Bishop Laval. We learned way more about him than we ever thought we'd want to know! The afternoon was redeemed by the excellent "Exposition Passager/Passenger" at the Espace 400e where we learned about Québec's history of welcoming immigrants and about the many peoples who share québécois identity.
Students listening attentively to personal testimonies of new and recent immigrants discussing their experiences living between cultures:
The exposition was interactive, with each of us as a new passager marking the city's history and toting his or her valise :
That evening, students had the choice between free time on campus or a concert-cabaret in town.
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, we finally toured the city's dominant landmark, the Château Frontenac and discovered a new and trendy (branché) neighborhood, the Quartier Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Coucou, c'est nous !
Wednesday:
This afternoon we dunked under cover from the rain to explore the Musée des Beaux Arts before coming back to campus for a choice among free time, a film, or some pampering at our own salon de beauté. Another group and I opted for a concert featuring two Montréal indy bands, The Witches and Wolf Parade, which did not disappoint.
Taking in the art:
Sigh! Que c'est difficile d'être belle !
Thursday:
This afternoon brought a fascinating guided tour of the Maison Chevalier, a restored 18th-century home with sections renovated and furnished to illustrate living conditions for the working and wealthy classes of Québec's 18th and 19th centuries. After some time enjoying the city, it was back to Laval for dinner out at the nearby mall and the option of a movie, laundry, or internet time.
A demain for news on our last weekend in Québec City!
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