Quebec B&Bs to perfect your Français

Painted in “Fatima” green, this standalone inn finds itself in a cove of calm at the centre of the Magdalen Islands near the magnificent Dune du Nord, perfect for a morning stroll. Guests rave of the warm welcome from Micheline and Pascal, with high ratings on trivago are sealed by the breakfast made to order. Your hosts here suggest ending the day with a sunset at Belle-Anse or the lighthouse at Cap Hérissé, just five minutes from Aux Vents des Îles.

Open year-round, Auberge La Châtelaine is a turn-of-the-century mansion perched above La Malbaie on Pointe-au-Pic. Each of the uniquely appointed rooms is named after French castles and come with the added charm of rustic wooden floorboards. A highlight for many is taking their petit-dejeuner on the veranda facing the soothing St. Lawrence.

At the confluence of the Saguenay and the St. Lawrence Rivers, you’ll find the tiny town of Baie Sainte-Catherine, the loading point for those hopping on the ferry over to Tadoussac. From May through October, Lucie and Jean-François are happy to host nature lovers at their B&B (with green products used around the house) and are able to advise visitors on how best to spot the region’s famous ocean mammals.

It’s all about hitting reset and settling into relaxation at Au Coin de la Berge. With a focus on wellness, Lyne Laberge is master of the art of detoxification with a full menu of massage therapy and oxygen baths overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Rocher Percé. Original wood panelled walls frame the five guest rooms where you can let the breezes off the water fill the room every morning.

With the same architectural heritage as the gilded Chateau Montebello, the Auberge Le Lupin is a more intimate affair with nine rooms all with private ensuites. A mere one kilometre from the action of Tremblant, the Auberge has private access to Lac Tremblant and is well connected by biking and hiking the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.