Venues in Quebec: Auberge Saint-Antoine

As I mentioned in a previous post, I was just in Quebec City for a conference. Luckily I also had an opportunity to do some tours - after all, it was my first time in this city. I found the Old Town very charming and so European - the architecture, the French language, and the friendly people. I couldn't believe this city is only an hour away by plane from New York! I've already decided that I'm going to come back with friends. 

One beautiful, boutique hotel I toured was the Auberge Saint-Antoine, a Relais & Chateaux property. When building the hotel, an archaeological discovery was made of items from the French and English colonial times. The hotel's location was once a wharf, but when the locals wanted to extend the wharf out and narrow the river, they dumped their unwanted goods to create the landfill. Also found under the property were cannon emplacements that were in incredibly good condition. The hotel has since kept these things on display as "museum features." You'll see things such as plates and smoking pipes from colonial times, as well as a canon emplacement (which I'll mention later). Overall, the museum piece is an interesting contrast to the hotel's modern interior design.

Lobby

I like the lounge area of the lobby. Though mostly natural in tone, I like the red that comes pops out from the furniture. And I think the branch-like chandeliers and wooden bench are a nod to the Quebec wood trade and environment.

Artefacte Bar

The hotel bar, Artefacte Bar, has colorful, artsy furniture and two flat screens - this could be a great spot for a small reception with your logo on the screens. Those long, thick velvet curtains could could your party some privacy. This bar area also features archaeological items and a canon emplacement behind glass windows. 

Restaurant Chez Muffy

Chez Muffy, named after co-owner Martha Bate Price, serves French-Canadian farmhouse-inspired cuisine. This former warehouse looks like it was once used as a barn so it has that cozy feel. Though I haven't dined here, I was told that the restaurant locally sources its ingredients, particularly from the farms on nearby Île d'Orléans. The restaurant also has a room for private dining (The James Hunt Room) on the second floor that can fit 20 people for a dining. It's also possible to dine on the terrace or in the garden. 

Cabaret Champlain

We had lunch in what I'd describe as a-wharf-turned-meeting-space. In the past this cabaret might have been a meeting place for all sorts of characters from traders to soldiers to sailors. Today, the cabaret is indeed a meeting room on two levels, and the entire space fits up to 90 guests seated. AV equipment can be set up in this room for presentations. However, I see this space used best for banquets or receptions. And I do love the nautical theme throughout the room!

Hall Explore

Just outside of the Cabaret Champlain is Hall Explore, a lounge area with a full bar. The red color tones combined with a brick wall gives the room a lot of character. This space is great for a reception. And maybe a little dancing...

L'Auditorium

Crossing Hall Explore on the other side of Cabaret Champlain is L'Auditorium. This amphitheater-style conference room holds 94 people and each chair has a writing ledge. The room as Wifi access as well. The room is great for a conference presentation but I've been told they also do movie screenings - makes sense with a 10' x 18' screen!

I am sure there are more meeting and event rooms at Auberge Saint-Antoine but I didn't have time to see them all. Perhaps you can check them out!

For more information on the event spaces at Auberge Saint-Antoine, visit:

https://saint-antoine.com/en/reunion/salles-de-reunion-halls-auditorium/

À tout à l'heure!

~T~