The Chateau Frontenac towers over the old Quebec City. Most newlyweds want a romantic, postcard-pretty location, good food and lots of chances to embrace each other's company while sharing new discoveries. The answers depend on your preferences, budget and time of year. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to go.
Crowds congregate in Quebec City during the summer music festival.
If your hearts are set on honeymooning in France, but you can't afford the trip, then consider Quebec City. The Upper Town sits on a rocky cliff 92 metres above the St. Lawrence River. Quaint homes that once belonged to wealthy merchants surround this former marketplace. Some have been converted to elegant restaurants. Others, especially along Petit-Champlain, the oldest street in Quebec, are now boutiques where we shopped for copper, leather, ceramic and handwoven handicrafts.