I just got back from a cruise that ended in Quebec City. I had not been to Quebec prior to this trip. Now, I am adding it to my list of favorite cities and thinking about a return trip.

I stayed at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. This hotel is the most photographed hotel in the world, and I can certainly understand why. There are 610 rooms and suites. It is totally magnificent. There are restaurants that are wonderful and the shops in the lobby rival boutiques anywhere I have visited! My favorite was a beautiful shop that presented Annie Pelletier’s art. I got to meet Annie and talk about her multi-media art. She is very fond of painting Umbrella Alley at Rue du Cul-de-Sac. I purchased a scarf depicting the art installation. What a great memory for the trip to Quebec City.

The city is filled with small shops and interesting looking restaurants. The night we were there we had dinner at Chez Rioux & Pettigrew located on Rue Saint-Paul. It was “very french”. It was as if we were entering a country farmhouse…in fact, we even had to cut through the kitchen to get to another section of the dining area. I loved the decor which was an eclectic mix of furniture and tables and chairs in all different sizes and styles. It was very inviting.

Anyone who knows me is aware of my interest in photographing doors and portals in places I visit. I am also a cloud watcher! There were plenty of doors and clouds for me to photograph in this city!

Here are some of the photos I took while in Quebec City along with several doors that I found interesting.

I hope that you find them interesting too!