Quartier Petit Champlain, QUéBEC

One of the Lower Town's best-loved areas, this beautifully-restored collection of narrow streets and ancient stone buildings exemplifies the old-world charm that makes Quebec City such a popular destination. Visitors can check out any number of area galleries, including the Galeries d'art Indien 5 Nations and Galerie Petit Champlain. Numerous high-end stores also line the labyrinthine streets, and some of Quebec City's finest restaurants await: Le Marie Clarisse amongst others. The quartier is most often accessed from the Dufferin Terrace by staircase or Funicular .