Vieux- Montreal, a city that stole my heart in a mere 24 hours. It is a city which feels more like a part of France, than a city in North America. Montreal is located in Quebec, Canada's culturally French province. The people of Montreal are incredibly warm, friendly and helpful. Vieux-Montreal is the perfect romantic getaway one will remember for a lifetime.

Tip: When driving to a getaway be sure to purchase an official map of the territory. Do not rely on tourist maps found at travel and information centers, as those maps don't always show all the streets or highways.

The perfect hotel for your romantic getaway in Vieux-Montreal is the Hostellerie Pierre Du Calvet, located on 405, rue Bonsecours. The Pierre du Calvet was built in 1725. Its dcor is from the 1700's .Beautiful, warm and inviting, the guest rooms come with fireplaces, living area, 4-poster beds with gilded wooden frames and huge windows that open up to the cobblestone streets below. The Hostellerie also has gorgeous common areas library, sitting areas, indoor and outdoor with big comfortable chairs and fireplaces as well. Next door the Chapelle Notre-Dame-be-Bon-Secours, a beautiful, ornate chapel, (which houses the remains of Saint Marguerite-Bourgeoys), really lends a romantic flavor to the location.
The ambience of the Hostellerie itself, plus its surrounding streets gives the place a very European feel. The staff at Pierre Du Calvet is excellent. There are only 10 rooms in the Hostellerie so they give very personal service. They can accommodate such requests as champagne and roses in your room perfectly, which makes one really feel like you are on a luxury vacation and adds a special personal touch to your romantic getaway.

If you are in Montreal during warmer parts of the year, you can enjoy a delicious lunch at Jardin Nelson, located at 407 Place Jacques-Cartier. The restaurant is comprised of several totally outdoor dining areas, with live jazz most days. On Saturday afternoons they have a jazz quartet. The food there is delicious and you can make a meal from their wonderful appetizers. Such choices as: French Onion Soup, Brie Fondue with pesto, pine nuts and toasts, breaded and baked calamari with cocktail sauce. Accompany it with the house drink a mix of Chambord, Rum and fresh lemon juice and you can enjoy the music and relax. The service at Jardin Nelson is great. They make great suggestions and the service is quick, even though it is usually crowded.
After lunch you

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