Crédit: Claire Morin
A Village Core Steeped in Time.
Located 40 kilometers southwest of Quebec City, Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly has managed to preserve its character and charm despite pressures from early urban sprawl.
The lower part of the village, known as Les Fonds de Saint-Antoine, is a collection of villas and chalets along the St. Lawrence River. Here, one can witness the majestic procession of ships, while the river marsh provides a place for walks in harmony with the river.
The upper part of the village welcomed its first settlers around 1680 and showcases beautiful examples of traditional residences in various styles (including three seigneurial manors). At the eastern entrance to the parish, a calvary and a beautiful octagonal barn of American influence can be observed, a very rare feature in Quebec.
The café bistro *Du côté de chez Swann* is unique in Quebec, while the Bergeron cheese factory offers tastings of local cheeses. The numerous orchards in the surrounding area are laden with apples in early autumn and are renowned for offering a variety of nationally recognized ciders.
It is worth noting that utility wires were buried as early as 2003, contributing to the absence of visual irritants in the heart of the village.
