Lauzon, Quebec City

#119 among attractions in Quebec City

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Lauzon is a former city in southern Quebec, Canada, located on the St. Lawrence River northeast of Lévis. Founded in 1867 as a village it became a town in 1910, Lauzon had a population of about 14,500 when it merged with Lévis in 1989. The then-amalgamated city had the name of Lévis-Lauzon for about one year in 1991, before merging again and changing its name for good to Lévis. ()

Coordinates: 46°49'60"N, 71°9'60"W

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Lauzon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée de la civilisation, Chateau St. Louis, Musée de l'Amérique francophone, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church.

2.1 miSW
Human societies in Quebec and worldwide
Musée de la civilisation, Quebec City
54 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Quebec City, the Musée de la civilisation is a beacon of knowledge and a tribute to human ingenuity. This contemporary museum, known for its innovative approach to exploring the human experience, is a must-visit destination for those looking...
2.3 miSW
Forts and castles, Colonial architecture
Chateau St. Louis, Quebec City
59 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Quebec City, the Chateau St. Louis stands as a testament to the city's rich past. This former official residence and seat of power for the French and later British governors is an emblem of the colonial era in Canada.
2.3 miSW
Museum, History museum, Palladian architecture
Musée de l'Amérique francophone, Quebec City
59 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Quebec City, the Musée de l'Amérique francophone is a cultural beacon that celebrates the French presence in North America. This museum, dedicated to preserving and showcasing French-Canadian heritage, is a must-visit destination for anyone...
2.2 miSW
Stone church founded in the 17th century
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, Quebec City
57 min walk • Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, a historic gem nestled in the heart of Old Quebec, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This Roman Catholic church, one of the oldest in North America, was completed in 1723 on the ruins of Champlain's...
2.3 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Habitation de Québec, Quebec City
59 min walk • Habitation de Québec, located in the heart of picturesque Quebec City in Canada, is a place of unique historical significance that transports visitors back in time to the beginnings of the city's existence. This site, a reconstruction of the first permanent settlement...
2.3 miSW
Storied church with a notable crypt
Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, Quebec City
59 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old Québec, the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. This venerable church, the primatial church of Canada and seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese...
2.2 miS
Museum, Military museum
Régiment de la Chaudière, Quebec City
56 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Quebec City, the Régiment de la Chaudière Museum stands as a proud testament to the military heritage of the region. This museum is dedicated to commemorating the history and valor of the Régiment de la Chaudière, a distinguished...
2.2 miSW
Park
Parc Montmorency, Quebec City
57 min walk • Parc Montmorency is a park located in Quebec City and home to Parliaments of Lower Canada, Canada East and Quebec from 1791 to 1883. It is named for Henri II, Duke of Montmorency, the viceroy of New France, 1619–1625, under the French king, Louis XIII. The site sits above the St.
1.4 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lévis Forts, Quebec City
35 min walk • The Lévis Forts were a series of three forts located on the South Shore of the Saint Lawrence River in Lévis, Quebec, Canada. They were at shooting distance of one another which allowed the defense of a wide area without the cost of a continuous defensive wall.
2.3 miSW
46°48'47"N • 71°12'19"W
Musée du Fort, Quebec City
59 min walk • Museum, Military museum, History museum
2.2 miSW
Colonial architecture, Palladian architecture
Séminaire de Québec, Quebec City
57 min walk • The Seminary of Quebec is a Roman Catholic community of priests in Quebec City founded by Bishop François de Laval, the first bishop of New France in 1663.