From Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Best Nearby Specialty Shops (Shopping) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: La Malbaie, QC Poterie Bertrand (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 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 - Specialty Shops) 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. Centre des Métiers d'Art Les Gros Becs (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 643, rte 138, Baie-Ste-Catherine  QC  G0T 1A0 • 418-237-4222 Distance: ~52.362 km         Description: BAIE-STE-CATHEREINE. Stop by this unique shop, located where the Saguenay and Saint Lawrence Rivers converge, and you'll probably see a lot more than you bargained for. Owners Joanne and Réjean warmly welcome any visitors to this, their gallery and studio. Watch as these artists work with pewter, stone, copper and even antler to create some of the most delicate pieces of jewelry you can imagine. What could be a better souvenir of your trip to Charlevoix than a brooch made of antler? Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.