Québec & Montréal

It’s why Québec is so perfectly preserved. It’s why we’re all so fascinated with history.

We’re in a rowboat. We move forward, but we’re always looking back.

- Louise Penny, Bury Your Dead

June 18 to 27, 2023

THE TRIP

Quebec City and Montreal, the two largest French-speaking cities in North America, are rich with history and bursting with vibrant communities.

Join Alliance Française for a discovery of Québec and Montréal. In 1608, Samuel de Champlain set off from Honfleur, Normandy, arriving in what is now the province of Quebec and declaring to have found New France. Four hundred years of history and a unique francophone culture await you around every corner. Sugar shacks, poutine and jazz are just some of the local specialties we will enjoy as we visit gardens, monuments, museums, markets and more.

The Québec and Montréal trip includes 10 days and 9 nights, from June 18 to 27, 2023, with four nights in Québec and five nights in Montréal. This unique experience is perfect for people with a spirit of exploration and adventure, who enjoy getting to know other travelers interested in French-speaking cultures and are able to walk a reasonable distance (90 to 120 minutes). The tour is organized by Christina Selander Bouzouina, Executive Director, Alliance Française. Land only, airfare not included.

PRICE: $3,900 per person; Single Supplement: $1,100

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Hotel: Nine nights, double occupancy, with singles available for a supplement; all rooms are non-smoking and have private baths.

  • Food: All breakfasts provided in hotels; six lunches and six dinners are included in tour price.

  • Transportation: all inter-city transportation from Quebec City to Montreal, by air-conditioned coach and transportation for tour activities.

  • English-speaking guided tours indicated as ‘included’ on the Day-by-Day itinerary.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Transportation between Quebec City and participant’s point of origin or return transportation from Montreal to participant’s final destination.

  • Medical or Trip Insurance.

  • Other Meals: Any meals other than those organized by the tour described on day-by-day itinerary published on afmsp.org.

  • Other: Any services not specifically identified under “What’s Included?” above.

ELIGIBILITY AND RESERVATIONS

The price for the tour is $3,900 per person. The additional fee for a Single Supplement is $1,100.

All participants must be at least 21 years of age, and able to walk some distance. Reservations will be taken by Alliance Française on a first-come, first-served basis. Total participation is limited to 20 people.

You may call or e-mail AFMSP for a Registration Form, or you may download one here. We will continue to accept registrations until the trip is at full capacity!

To sign up, please complete the Registration Form and submit it with a $1,000 deposit to Alliance Française, before December 1, 2022. The payment schedule for remaining balance is as follows: $2,000 ($3,100 if Single Supplement deposit) is due no later than February 1, 2023; the remaining $900 must be paid no later than March 1, 2023.

Please mail completed form and deposit to Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul:

Attn: Christina Selander Bouzouina, 227 Colfax Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

If you cancel prior to December 1, 2022, Alliance Française will offer a partial refund of your deposit (less a $500-per-person cancellation fee). No refunds for participant cancellation will be made after December 1, 2022 as deposits must be wired to the hotels, sites and restaurants at that time.

All participants must sign and return Waiver and Release of Liability forms, which will be sent to you after we receive the deposit and completed reservation form. Reservation will be considered complete once Alliance Française has received these signed forms.

Alliance Française reserves the right at all times to cancel all or part of the tour and refund appropriate monies paid by the participant, without further liability. For this reason, we strongly encourage participants wait to make non-refundable travel reservations until we have confirmed that the tour will take place.

If you have questions about the trip, please contact: Christina Selander Bouzouina, directeur@afmsp.org or 612 332 0436.

Jenna ThorsettAlliance Francaise Mpls/St Paul