{"id":51598,"date":"2015-07-03T14:16:03","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T18:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=51598"},"modified":"2019-06-25T12:19:28","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T16:19:28","slug":"new-france-festival-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/51598\/new-france-festival-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"The New France Festival is Summer’s Coolest Block Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the historic city of Qu\u00e9bec, Les F\u00eates de la Nouvelle-France<\/a>\u00a0is a longstanding summer tradition, celebrating the city\u2019s 17th-century heritage with costumes and dancing, food and demonstrations for several blissful days in August.<\/p>\n

This year, the festival is adding a number of new attractions to its beloved roster of entertainments. oM caught up with St\u00e9phan Parent, the festival\u2019s General Manager and Programming Director, to find out what\u2019s nouvelle for 2015.<\/p>\n

A Barbecue Bash<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With local \u201dbarbecue king\u201d Max Lavoie and celebrity chef Raphael V\u00e9zina at the helm, the fare is sure to be divine and the setting, in Quebec\u2019s historic center, promises to lend this f\u00eate\u00a0the feel of summer\u2019s best block party. Live music and classic cocktails courtesy of a mixology expert will round out the scene. Parent expects this event to attract a crowd of young adults. \u201cWe always have a lot of families, so Le Boucan\u00a0is a way to show young adults how fun the festival is.\u201d<\/p>\n

En Garde!
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\nIn addition to the usual demonstrations, festival goers can now quite literally get in on the action. Experts will be on hand to lead fencing workshops, teaching adults and children about the tradition and techniques of sword fighting (with all appropriate protections, of course!).<\/p>\n

All Hail History<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Schooner\"

Attendees can also look forward to history cruises on the Saint-Lawrence River, aboard the\u00a0Go\u00e9lette Grosse-\u00eele, the last wooden schooner built in Qu\u00e9bec, which has been lovingly restored to take to the waters again. In addition to historic tidbits, sailors will learn some maritime techniques, such as knot tying.<\/p>\n


\nA Night for Nobles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Those looking for a memorable night out will find it in Bal de la Noblesse, the Nobility Ball held on August 5 in the magnificent and historic Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0seminary. The costumed ball is a luminous array of music, dancing (with lessons in traditional dance), and a refined feast.<\/p>\n

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Where to Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hotel Manoir Victoria places you steps from the festival action. The historic hotel recently underwent a major overhaul, and the result is striking elegance, with upscale rooms (from $189 CAD), an indoor pool and sauna, and the chic Chez Boulay bistro.<\/p>\n

The streamlined and modern Delta Qu\u00e9bec is simple yet comfortable, offering cheery guestrooms (from $159 CAD) and an elegant bistro with views of the Laurentian mountains.<\/p>\n

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How to get there:<\/strong> Take Amtrak to Montreal, then transfer to VIA Rail Canada trains for Qu\u00e9bec City. It takes approximately 14 hours, but the scenery is a summery dream.<\/p>\n

Those seeking a more express route can fly. Continental flies non-stop from Newark in an hour and twenty minutes, or various airlines fly from LaGuardia and JFK (always with a stopover in Montreal or Toronto). From Jean-Lesage International Airport, a taxi is your best bet into downtown and should cost around $35. You can make your way around town riding the Ecolobus, which loops the city and runs on electricity. The funicular will give you an aerial view as you travel between the Upper and Lower towns.<\/p>\n

For more info on New France Festival 2015, visit\u00a0nouvellefrance.qc.ca<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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