Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal
7 expert reviews
“On UNESCO's list of "1001 historic sites you must see before you die.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"Claude de Ramezay, the colony's 11th governor, built his residence here in 1705." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A home of French governors in the early 18th century, this mansion is one of the finest examples from the ancient regime." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Situated across from City Hall, this squat, fieldstone residence (1705) is a lovely example of early-18C domestic architecture." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Just across the street from Montréal's City Hall (or Hôtel de Ville), the Château Ramezay has been witness to almost three centuries of history." Full review
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Be sure to leave time to explore the small kitchen and pleasure gardens, as well as the orchard, for an introduction to the horticultural practices of settlers in New France and residents of 19th-century Montréal.
Condé Nast Traveler
"This museum, originally built in 1705 by Montreal's then-governor as his personal residence, is Quebec’s oldest private historical museum." Full review