Some places make local history feel truly real — not in a large impersonal museum, but inside a genuine home, alive with soul and memory. In Sainte-Claire, the village next to ours, the Société du Patrimoine has preserved two remarkable ancestral homes that tell two fascinating Quebec stories. An authentic discovery, right on our doorstep.
What you will love
- Two houses, two extraordinary destinies — a country doctor who devoted his entire life to his patients, and a village carpenter who became the founder of one of North America's largest bus companies
- The Maison Chabot: a beautifully preserved stately home from the early 20th century, with its intact period medical office, antiques and exhibitions on country medicine — a vanished world, moving and fascinating
- The Maison Prévost: Eugène Prévost's childhood home, with an exhibition tracing the birth of the Prévost bus brand — a Quebec success story that now reaches across the entire continent
- Surprising exhibitions: period fashion, hats and clothing, local artworks — every room holds something unexpected
- Warm guided tours led by passionate local history enthusiasts — allow approximately 1 hour for the Maison Chabot and 45 minutes for the Maison Prévost
- Remarkably affordable for such a rich cultural experience — one of the best-kept secrets in Chaudière-Appalaches
Practical information
Distance from the inn: about 20 minutes by car
Season: June 24 to the 3rd Sunday of August, Thursday to Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm. Off-season visits available on request.
Admission — cash only:
- One house: adult $6 | senior $5 | student $4 | children (12 and under) free
- Both houses: adult $10 | senior $10 | student $8 | children free
For whom? Perfect for curious visitors of all ages, history and heritage enthusiasts, couples and families. Intimate and accessible. Children are admitted free — worth highlighting!
Reservations: none required during the summer season. Simply show up at 108, rue Principale, Sainte-Claire and ask for a guided tour. For off-season visits, contact the Société du Patrimoine in advance.
108, rue Principale, Sainte-Claire (Québec) G0R 2V0 — maisonschabotprevost.ca
This is the kind of place you don't expect to find in a small village — and one that stays with you long after. Your hosts will be happy to tell you more during your stay with us!
Culture in Bellechasse: Maison de la Culture de Bellechasse — shows, cinema and local comedy, 25 min from the inn.