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Quebec City: Where France Meets Canada

Imagine yourself sitting along the banks of the Saint Lawrence River. A couple walking arm-in-arm passes by, whispering1 romantic words in French. Later, as you wander through narrow stone-paved streets, you smell coffee and freshly-baked French bread. In the distance stands the magnificent2 Chateau Frontenac, its bronze roofs shining in the sun.
Visitors to Quebec City might think they’ve somehow landed in France. The city began in 1608 as a fort established3 by a French explorer. Today, it’s the oldest European-built city in the Americas. Stylish4 and charming,5 Quebec City captures the hearts of visitors with its lovely French atmosphere.
Quebec City is a proud center of French-language theater and music. The French language is protected by law here. All signs, for example, must show French in larger letters than English. But whatever language you speak, mid-winter is the best time to visit Quebec City. That’s when the city hosts the world’s biggest winter celebration.