Crédit: Claire Morin
A Row of Exceptional Heritage Houses.
Located on the banks of the Richelieu River, this village reminds us of our French roots both through the tranquility of its agricultural landscape and its traditionally preserved habitat.
The imposing church with two steeples dates back to 1914, and the presbytery, now the Maison de la Culture, dates back to 1882. The village center offers a variety of heritage homes from the 18th and 19th centuries, constructed of stone and wood.
The village has managed to maintain its rural environment, which over the years has attracted artists and artisans to settle here.
A few noteworthy elements: Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier, a Father of Confederation in 1867, was born here; at the western end of the village, there is a Moorish-inspired building that was once renowned for grand wedding celebrations; and finally, Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu is connected to Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu by a ferry (locally known as “le bac”) that offers a cruise between these two villages classified among the most beautiful villages in Quebec.
