Montreal and Quebec City: Furnishing New France

<p>A rich heritage of French Canadian culture and commerce shapes the sparkling skylines of Montreal and Quebec City. Join the Decorative Arts Trust for an unforgettable summer Sojourn as we explore all that the St. Lawrence River Valley has to offer. In Montreal, a Colonial-era cityscape is enmeshed with modern architecture and some of the finest collections of decorative arts in the world. Upriver in Quebec City, the winding 18th-century cobblestone streets of New France are harmoniously intertwined with luxurious Châteauesque structures of the 19th century. These twin cities complement each other for a comprehensive portrait of Québécois culture, built upon a centuries-old legacy that blends Indigenous roots, French foundations, British influence, and waves of later immigration. An exciting fusion of peoples, languages, and material cultures brings magic to the region, reflected today in the warm joie de vivre of its inhabitants.</p>