Manoir-Papineau National Historic Site

Interpretive Activities

Main Floor's Guided Tour
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The Manor Tells it’s Story

Life in Louis-Joseph Papineau's manor house...

This guided tour of the Manoir Papineau's main floor lets you uncover the day-to-day life of Louis-Joseph Papineau's family. Get an intimate view of this elite French-Canadian family as you wander through the bedroom of Louis-Joseph Papineau and relive the festive atmosphere of receptions in the dining room and the drawing room.

Authentic period décor, a touch of history and a few anecdotes will tell you more about this manor house and its occupants’ secrets.

Guided tours of 30 minutes are available all day, every day the site is open.

A Collection of Wonderfully Restored Objects
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Hidden Treasures:
Louis-Joseph Papineau

This place, usually closed to the public, is open to you...

With a small group of visitors, discover some of the complexities of Louis-Joseph Papineau, leader of the Patriot Rebellions of 1837 and Seigneur of La Petite-Nation. Go up to the third floor, where guest rooms were located. The personal office of this political figure will be opened to you, as will the protected passageway toward his beloved library. Discover the tastes and personality of Louis-Joseph Papineau through these unique places and the collection of wonderfully restored objects.

Weekends only.
Maximum 8 participants per visit.
Reservations required.

Hidden Treasures:
Napoleon Bourassa

A unique cultural resource: the unfinished frescoes of a renowned artist!

In the attic of the granary which he converted into a studio, Napoleon Bourassa tried out the formulas, materials and techniques that let him give free rein to his remarkable talent. Artists and art lovers can only appreciate this place of immeasurable value.

Weekends, mornings only.
First come, first served.

A Unique Cultural Resource!
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