Old France in the New World

As I have commented in the past the US dollar just doesn't buy much these days in Europe. So let's get our European feel in the New World with a jaunt up north to Canada.

Francophiles also can head up to the great white north and Quebec City. This exquisite destination is celebrating their 400th birthday with special shows, extravaganzas and a broad array of activities. Here one can walk the cobblestone streets of a walled city, sip wine and eat baguettes at the many sidewalk cafes and bistros or just simply experience and enjoy life as it exists in a mid sized French village. Menus, street signs, newspapers everything is printed, written or spoken in the official tongue French. French, British and American military history comes to life here on the ramparts of the fortress and Plains of Abraham. There is plenty to see and do and the Hotel Manoir Victoria is a unique European style property conveniently located near everything in the heart of old town Quebec City. I found that this was a great value and a perfect location to strike out on foot and explore old town. Visit www.quebecregion.com for more information and travel ideas.

Next time we'll take a look at the Spanish Empire's heritage in the northern hemisphere.