From Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Best Nearby Shopping (10 Overall Closest) Metro: La Malbaie, QC La Boutique Fairmont (Shopping - Gift Stores) 181, rue Richelieu Fairmont le Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie-Pointe-au-Pic  QC  G5A 1X7 • 418-665-8226 • 416- 665-3703 Distance: ~0 m         Description: POINTE-AU-PIC. Located at Fairmont le Manoir Richelieu, this little gift shop is a terrific place to stop if you're hoping to learn about local history. If you're curious about the storied past of Le Manoir, check out their collection of Fairmont books, which chronicle the "life and times" of the franchise's most historic properties. After getting your history fix, be sure to thumb through postcards and pictures that capture scenes of the unforgettable countryside – you'll probably need one of them, too. La Decouverte (Shopping - Clothing Stores) 181, rue Richelieu Fairmont le Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie-Point-au-Pic  QC  G0T 1X7 • 418-665-6558 • 418-665-3703 Distance: ~0 m         Description: POINT-AU-PIC. Need to do a little up-dating to your wardrobe while in Charlevoix? A great place to start is this high-end boutique, which specializes in fashionable resort-wear for the entire family. In the summer, you can find the place stocked with swimsuits, shorts, hats and short-sleeve polos. In the fall and winter, the inventory changes to handmade sweaters, long-sleeve cottons, lined coats and jackets. If you're looking for something to remind you of your visit to La Malbaie, they also carry a supply of smart-looking Charlevoix signature-wear, souvenirs, jewelry and paintings. Le Mercier (Shopping - Clothing Stores) 189, rue St-Etienne, La Malbaie-Pointe-au-Pic  QC  G5A 1T1 • 418-665-6282 Distance: ~2.474 km         Description: LA MALBAIE. Got an important dinner date and just remembered that a jacket and tie didn't make the trip to Charlevoix with you? It's not as bad as you think. Just head to the town centre and check out Le Mercier, where local men head for name brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Boss. From polos and khakis to dress shirts and suits, this men's shop has all you need to update your wardrobe. Best of all, the prices are hard to beat. Boutique Casse Noisettes (Shopping - Gift Stores) 237 St Etienne, La Malbaie  QC  G5A 1T1 • 418-665-8262 Distance: ~2.754 km         Description: POINTE-AU-PIC. Located just down the street from some of the area's more popular bed and breakfasts, this old timey shop is a great place to pick up Charlevoix gifts for the folks back home. Whether you're looking for tees, handmade blankets and sheets, gourmet foodstuffs, women's clothing or charming jewelry, you're bound to find them here. Poterie Bertrand (Shopping - Art Galleries) 785, rte 138, Cap-à-Aigle  QC  G5A 2M7 • 418-665-7385 Distance: ~7.810 km         Description: CAP-À-AIGLE. Pay attention while you're humming east on 138, or you'll miss this quaint little shop, which is well worth the stop. A veritable treasure trove of unique ideas, Ms. Bertrand's décorative pottery celebrates Charlevoix's natural beauty by depicting scenes and wildlife from the area – either painted or hand-engraved. While pottery is Ms. Bertrand's specialty, she is also a very capable painter whose watercolors have captured several area landmarks, like the windmill on the Île-aux-Coudres. Les Ateliers DeBlois (Shopping - Art Galleries) 1131, rang Terrebonne, Ste-Irénée  QC  G0T 1V0 • 418-452-3229 Distance: ~10.645 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: STE-IRÉNÉE. Ah, the talented DeBlois, whose imaginative work has gained international renown. It's fair to say that you won't find many places back home quite like this farmhouse gallery, where it seems that the muses have taken up permanent residence. Joan displays her handiwork, including raku (Japanese pottery) and her unique "OZE" collection. Les Santons de Charlevoix (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 303, rue de l'Église, St-Joseph-de-la-Rive  QC  G0A 3Y0 • 418-635-2521 Distance: ~25.816 km         Description: ST-JOSEPH-DE-LA-RIVE. Located just down the street from the ferry that runs between St-Joseph-de-la-Rive and L'Île-aux-Coudres, Les Santons de Charlevoix showcases the terra-cotta artistry of Bernard Boivin. As you browse through the charming shop, take time to closely examine the fine detail of each of his delicate creations: traditional Québeçois nativity scenes, mills, ships, lighthouses and, of course, people. Papeterie St-Gilles (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 304, rue Félix-Antoine-Savard, St-Joseph-de-la-Rive  QC  G0A 3Y0 • 418-635-2430 • 866 635-2430 Distance: ~25.816 km         Description: ST-JOSEPH-DE-LA-RIVE. Using a process more than 300 years old, the skilled craftspeople at the Papeterie St-Gilles produce cotton paper out of local leaves and flowers. If you look closely at the paper, called "Grand Luxe," you'll notice that each sheet bears a distinctive watermark – the unmistakable image of Saint Gilles. Shop around for a while, and you'll see a slew of gift ideas, including paper brooches, stationery, books, calendars and other specialty items. Poterie de Port-au-Persil (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 1001, St-Laurent, St-Siméon  QC  G0T 1X0 • 418-638-2349 • 418-452-3267 Distance: ~28.125 km         Description: PORT-AU-PERSIL. One of the area's more popular shopping destinations, Poterie de Port-au-Persil showcases the works of over 50 area artists. Founded by Pierre Legault in the late 1970s, the rustic shop is littered with garden accoutrements, intricate ceramic bowls and plates, statues and hand-painted pottery depicting local sights. Workshops available throughout the year where the staff will let you design and make your own pieces. Charlotte! Atelier & Boutique (Shopping - Clothing Stores) 20, rue Royale ouest, Île-aux-Coudres  QC  G0A 3J0 • 418-438-2321 Distance: ~30.130 km         Description: ÎLE-AUX-COUDRES. Although shopping may be a little limited on the scenic Île-aux-Coudres, the community does boast a good number of highly skilled craftspeople and artists. Pascal Perron, proprietor of Charlotte!, stands out from the rest. Her beautiful handmade clothing for children enjoys a fine reputation throughout Québec due to her attention to detail and fervent desire to make each garment unique. Also an art gallery/artists' studio, Charlotte! carries a wide range of handmade Charlevoix jewelry, artwork and crafts. 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