Old Quebec, or Vieux-Quebec, is the walled historic core of Quebec City and the only fortified city north of Mexico, split between the cliff-top Upper Town and the riverside Lower Town.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Old Quebec’s fortifications, narrow cobblestone streets, and 17th-century architecture earned it UNESCO World Heritage status, and the neighborhood still functions as a genuine, lived-in part of the city rather than a preserved museum piece.
Upper Town and Lower Town, Connected by Funicular
The Chateau Frontenac and most hotels sit in the cliff-top Upper Town, while the Lower Town’s Petit-Champlain district sits below along the St. Lawrence River, connected by a funicular and a network of steep stairs.
Compare hotels in Quebec City above and look for an Old Quebec or Vieux-Quebec address if you want to stay inside the walls.