Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in southwestern Quebec, Canada
About Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
On March 1, 1695, Governor Frontenac signed a decree granting a fourth seigniory along the Richelieu River to François Hertel de la Fresnière, a soldier. The latter designated the seigneury of Saint-François-Le-Neuf, which would later be designated Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu. The first church was blessed in 1740, dedicated to Saint-Charles. In 1800, almost all the lots of land were granted; nevertheless, without any village. From 1695 to 1877, ten lords succeeded each other as owners of the lordship, because several of them had to give up their rights due to bankruptcy. After the 1834 election, the Parti Patriote rallied almost the entire French-speaking population. Lord Debartzch disassociated himself from Papineau and sided with the English. The battle of November 1837 took place betwee
Top Attractions in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
Explore the best things to see and do in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu:
- ★Annual festival of "Chants de Veilles sur le Richelieu"
- ★Church of Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
- ★Cycling circuit
- ★Ferme DeJordy
- ★Pierre Meunier Gallery
- ★Richelieu Arts and Flavours Route
- ★Richelieu Road
- ★SH Karting inc
Where to Eat in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant du Quai
Where to Stay in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
- 🏨Auberge la Belle aux Berges
- 🏨Camping Domaine Madalie
Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu Travel Guide Sections
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