Old Quebec Tour - Lower Old Town

KPLU Tour Group on bridge over 'Côte de la Montagne'; Montmorency Park in background

Having seen all the important views from the park, we assemble on Porte Prescott, the bridge over Cote de la Montagne before descending into the lower section of Old Town.

KPLU Tour Group walking down 'Côte de la Montagne' towards lower town

Our group walking down hill, as seen through the old City Walls. The bridge in the above photo is directly above the gateway shown here.

Tee shirt in a shop on 'Côte de la Montagne', Quebec City

A tee shirt in one of the shops along Cote de la Montagne.

Part way down the street is "Escalier Casse-Cou", otherwise known as "Break-Neck stairs". So, in true KPLU pioneering spirit, that's the way we went!

KPLU Tour Group walking down 'Break-Neck Staircase'

Looking down the stairs. We didn't see anybody break their neck - fortunately! The street at the bottom is rue du Petit Champlain.

Looking UP

Looking up the stairs.

View along

Looking along "rue du Petit Champlain" which is said to be the narrowest, and one of the oldest, streets in North America. It's full of tourist style shops.

A tiny park, with entertainers, along

Part of the way along is a small park, and on this Sunday morning, "free entertainment", in the form of the keyboard player. I don't know if this is organised, or just regular busking.

Interesting mural on building along

This is a fine example of a building with a mural on the side. It's at the western end of the street.

Religious garden adjacent to above building

And next to this building, is a religious garden. Access to this was not entirely clear, so I don't know if it's a private garden.

Looking back along

Time to head back along "rue du Petit Champlain" and look for refreshments!

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