Auberge Place d'Armes

While visiting the first French settlement in North America, a French culinary experience is a must. The Chez Jules French Brasserie, located on-site at the Auberge Place dArmes, serves up tasty dishes focused on simplicity and authenticity of flavours. Whether you prefer the outdoor patio or interior dining room, relax and enjoy your taste buds wi... ll think they are in Paris. The Couillard Fils and Cie was founded by Michelle Couillard-Doré and her sons Marc-Antoine and Vincent Doré. The company owns and operates six establishments in Old Quebec: The Auberge Place dArmes, the Hotel Champlain, the Hotel Jardin Ste-Anne, Chez Jules French Brasserie, Saint-Chrme ice cream parlour, and Jules Creperie. By acquiring the Auberge in 2003, the Couillard-Doré family returned to its roots, 400 years and 13 generations after their late grandfather Guillaume Couillard had been established in this same building. The family then completely renovated each of its establishments and ensured the preservation of the ancestral features of each building. The hotels run by Couillard-Doré family stand out through their ability to meld the past with the present, conserving the innate heritage while adding the most up-to-date services. A generous and energetic woman, Mrs. Doré has been successful since the beginning of her career. She was once a radio host and later worked in communications, marketing and public relations for close to 10 years. She affirmed her interest in tourism by developing the concept of group travel in Quebec as the editor of the journal The Official Group Travel Guide of the Association of Quebec Bus Owners (APAQ). Always on the lookout for new challenges, she embarked on the hotel business with the acquisition of a 2-star hotel which she transformed into an internationally renowned 4-star urban hotel that is highly rated on TripAdvisor. Soon after, she added a restaurant, Chez Jules French Brasserie, recognized today as one of the best tables in Quebec. She is at the head of Entreprise Couillard, Fils and Cie. ...Read More