 New : Île d'Orléans Cultural Passport!
The Regroupement des équipements culturelles de l'île d'Orléans (RÉCI), the Economuseums® of Île d'Orléans and the Île d'Orléans CLD innovate with a new tool in cultural tourism unique in the Québec region, the Ile d'Orléans Cultural Passport.
What is this Cultural Passport?Combining the concept of a passport to a museums pass, the Ile d'Orléans Cultural Passport provides admission to each of seven historical and cultural interpretation centres. In one purchase, an adult can make a visit in seven different cultural places on the Île d'Orléans; five cultural sites and two economuseums®. The passport is valid one year so it gives latitude and flexibility to the visitors. By creating is own itinerary in the Île d'Orléans historic district, the passport holder can fill his Cultural Passport of official stamps on each places visited.
Economical and focus on the family, the Île d'Orléans Cultural Passport!The Île d'Orléans Cultural Passport is sold at the advantageous cost of 18 $ (taxes included), representing a 50% discount for an adult. It is adapted the family budget as admission is free for the children under 12 years of age accompanying the Cultural Passport holder. The passport is valid one year from the date of purchase and it is non-transferable from an adult to another.
With a family knowledge-testing contest included in the passport, you will dynamize your visits. While visiting the island's attractions, the whole family will have fun with a special activity for children and another for adults. The two activities can be carried out during your visits, because you'll be asked to solve a few mysteries, like in a police investigation! Each of the riddles is connected either to an interpretation centre or to the Tourist Information Centre. You'll need to put all your curiosity and investigative powers to work! Win one of the two gift baskets from the interpretation centres, each with a value of $150! The draw for the children's and adults' prizes will be held in December. Only questionnaires with at least four correct answers out of eight will be entered in the draw.
What can we visit with a Cultural Passport?
 Photo : Fondation François-Lamy Maison Drouin4700, chemin Royal Sainte-Famille Tél. : 418 829-0330 Open daily from 24 June to mid-August from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Maison Drouin is the only non-modernised eighteenth-century house on the island open to the public. Our guided tours will take you back in time.
.  Photo : Fondation François-Lamy Maison de nos Aïeux3907, chemin Royal Sainte-Famille Tél. : 418 829-0330 Open daily from 24 June to mid-August from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This interpretation centre recounts the history of Île d'Orléans through a variety of exhibits on everyday life and people's beliefs. See the island in a new light!
.  Photo : Linda Brousseau Espace Félix-Leclerc682, chemin Royal Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans Tél. : 418 828-1682 Open daily from mid-April to mid-December from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Espace Félix-Leclerc is devoted to the life and work of a poet who has left his mark on the culture of Québec and the entire French-speaking world. The centre houses exhibitions, a charming boutique and a coffee house featuring live musical performances. Walking paths on the grounds.
.  Photo : Catapultedesign.com Manoir Mauvide-GenestCentre d'interprétation du Régime français 1451, chemin Royal Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans Tél. : 418 829-2630 Open daily from mid-May to mid-October from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Manoir Mauvide-Genest (1734) is an architectural jewel from the era of French Régime. Come experience the eighteenth-century ambience of this unique seigniorial residence whose furniture and objects tell the story of everyday life in New France.
.  Photo : Catapultedesign.com Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent120, chemin de la Chalouperie Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans Tél. : 418 828-9672 Open daily from mid-June to mid-October from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The living memory of small-scale and industrial shipbuilding, the Parc maritime provides incomparable access to the St. Lawrence River. With its combination of culture and nature this site has something for children and adults alike. Guided tours are available.
.  photo : Guy Rainville Économusée® de la forgeLa Forge à Pique-Assaut
2200, chemin Royal Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans Tél. : 418 828-9300 Open daily from mid-June to mid-October from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Guy Bel is a blacksmith with 35 years experience producing art objects. He and his team share the same passion: keeping up the art of doing things well! Discover the blacksmith's trade, a traditional skill that is threatened with disappearance, and visit the Economuseum® La Forge à Pique-Assaut's on-site workshop and boutique.
.  Photo : Patrice Laroche, Le Soleil Économusée® de la liquoristerieCassis Monna & filles
721, chemin Royal Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans Tél. : 418 828-2525 Open daily from May to October from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Bernard Monna et filles Economuseum® is Quebec's pioneering black currant producer. You'll learn about the origins of black currants, how they are processed, and the history of five generations of liqueur producers. An active visit with a tasting session.
Present your cultural passport and obtain a 15% discount on all purchases in the wine cellar boutique (not valid in combination with any other offer).
. Where can we buy a Cultural Passport ?You can buy the Ile d'Orléans Cultural Passport at the Tourist Information Centre of Île d'Orléans located at the entrance of the island, at 390 Côte du Pont, Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans and in the interpretation centres:
The passport holder can participate to the contest The Proud holder of a cultural passport! simply by filling the raffle ticket in the passport. The prize is a gift basket from the interpretation centres with a value of $150. The draw will be held in December.
The new Ile d'Orléans Cultural Passport is supported by the Entente de développement culturel de la MRC of Île-d'Orléans.
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