From Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Best Nearby Shopping Districts (Shopping) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Québec City, QC Rue du Trésor (Shopping - Shopping Districts) Rue du Trésor, Québec  QC Distance: ~136 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. A uniquely Québec attraction, Rue du Trésor is a narrow alley between the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral and the Notre-Dame Basilica where local artists set up each morning, attracting tourists searching for one-of-a-kind souvenirs and art lovers looking for a masterpiece. It all started in the 1960s, when two young artists decided to hang up their work and sell directly to the public, sidestepping the whole gallery process. The idea caught on and by the 1970s the alley was packed with artists and art. During the 80s, the artists formed a non-profit organization to regulate their activities and ensure the high quality of work, so you won't find any velvet Elvises! Rue St-Louis (Shopping - Shopping Districts) Rue St-Louis, Québec  QC  G1R 3Y8 Distance: ~189 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. First-timers to Québec City adore this fascinating walk through time. Beginning at the Place d'Armes and proceeding all the way to the city gates, Rue Saint-Louis offers a variety of boutiques, galleries, restaurants and cafés. The buildings along this bustling street are among the oldest in the city, including Maison Maillou (1736) and Maison Jacquet (1674), home of the popular Aux Anciens Canadians. Quartier Petit-Champlain (Shopping - Shopping Districts) 61, rue du Petit-Champlain, Québec  QC  G1R 4H5 • 418-692-2613 • 877-692-2613 Distance: ~258 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. The historic Quartier Petit-Champlain, which lies in the shadow of Le Château Frontenac, is a-bustle with activity year-round. Rue du Petit-Champlain, North America's first commercial street, offers a wonderful cornucopia of quaint little cafés, galleries and boutiques, placing it high on most visitors' "to do" lists. Pause at the top of the famous Breakneck Stairs, perhaps, to snap a picture or two of Rue du Petit-Champlain as it gradually descends the side of the cliff. Rue St-Paul (Shopping - Shopping Districts) Rue St-Paul, Québec  QC  G1K 3V9 Distance: ~379 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. This historic stretch of Québec dates back to 1816, when the area was developed on the wharfs of the Saint-Charles River. The buildings along Rue Saint-Paul aren't quite as old as the district itself, though, because in 1906 the road was widened and many of the houses were destroyed. The street has become something of an antiques district, with more than 15 dealers within the city walls. You can find everything from antique books to Edwardian silver to 18th century country Québec furniture to Art Deco accessories. Saint-Roch (Shopping - Shopping Districts) Québec  QC Distance: ~1.325 km         Description: SAINT-ROCH. Transformed from a once unsightly industrial area, St. Roch attracts many creative types, who've filled the district's old buildings with art galleries and stylish shops. The neighborhood is also home to one of the city's finest cathedrals, the beautiful L'eglise St. Roche, and some impressive restaurants and bars, an attractive park and public spaces add to visitors' enjoyment. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.