Place d’Armes

Place d'Armes, in Quebec City

Place d'Armes is a historic square of Old Quebec, lined with prestigious buildings, near the Château Frontenac. The Quebec City audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this meeting place, the lively heart of the upper town.

A square surrounded by prestige

Located in the heart of the upper town, Place d'Armes is lined with attractions and prestigious buildings, including the nearby Château Frontenac. A former place of military gathering, it is today a lively meeting point, adorned with a monument and surrounded by terraces, horse-drawn carriages and artists. It is one of the living hearts of Old Quebec, an ideal starting point to explore the historic district.

What to see

You admire the prestigious buildings that line the square, the monument, the horse-drawn carriages and the liveliness of the terraces, near the Château Frontenac. Place d'Armes is one of the living hearts of Old Quebec. It is a must-see stop and an ideal starting point, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place d'Armes lies in the heart of the upper town of Old Quebec, near the Château Frontenac, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the shops and terraces around have their own hours. The square is lively all day.

What surrounds Place d'Armes in Quebec City?

Prestigious buildings and attractions of Old Quebec, including the nearby Château Frontenac; it is a lively meeting point of the upper town.

Where is Place d'Armes?

In the heart of the upper town of Old Quebec.