Wrap yourself in a cozy duvet, hot drink in hand, while contemplating the fairy-tale Laurentian landscape. The region is perfect for winter cocooning. Its setting and facilities are permanent invitations to slow down, put on some comfy clothes, and pamper yourself. There are peaceful havens throughout the Laurentians, pleasant shelters with an ideal atmosphere for winter cocooning (an inn deep in the forest, for example, or a Nordic spa in contact with nature) where complete relaxation and peaceful moments are in clear symbiosis. Your state of mind, too, is in harmony with this environment of pleasantness and wellbeing. You can’t ask for a better way to get back to yourself. Come take care of yourself in the Laurentians this winter!
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Online Stores for Christmas Gift Ideas
Looking to give your loved ones a gift they won’t forget? Here are the online stores we recommend to find memorable, one-of-a-kind gifts that bring joy to all! Discover what makes the Laurentians special in a magical setting. Here are our suggestions:
Continue ReadingWant to experience the magic of Christmas in a fairytale setting? Come to the Laurentians this winter for a dazzling holiday season! Christmas takes on its full significance in this enchanting region where snow rules the day at this special time of year. Come celebrate with family, friends, or significant others amid fairytale landscapes fit for the most beautiful winter activities. As the region’s towns and villages are covered in a thick downy blanket, come take part in various local festivities and events. Entertainment, glittering decorations, and a warm friendly atmosphere are sure to light up your holiday season like never before.
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Christmas Packages in the Laurentians
The Laurentians are a magical and wonderful place to celebrate Christmas in style. Bring your friends, partner, or your family to the region famous for its status as a year-round holiday destination. In the Laurentians, we celebrate our holiday spirit with gusto… and we’re inviting you to join us! Discover our enchanting offers:
Continue ReadingTaking alone time is a luxury that’s all too overlooked in modern life. But it’s the very best way to put yourself first. Make wellbeing a priority with a relaxing getaway in the calming Laurentian scenery; it’s the perfect place to recharge. The region has everything you need to create moments of utter serenity. With its majestic landscapes filled with forests and mountains, endless lakes and rushing rivers, you’re sure to let go of all your worries. In a Nordic spa, relaxing settings abound all across the region.
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Holiday Activities
The Laurentians are bursting with Holiday activities for you and your family, sweetheart, or friends, so you can find the perfect one! Why not extend your visit at one of the region’s inns, hotels, or resorts? Here are our recommendations for incredible activities and experiences to inspire memorable moments this festive season.
Continue ReadingNovember is the best month to enjoy the variety of incredible spas in the upper and lower Laurentians. Imagine THE perfect time to take a well-deserved break in a restorative and relaxing environment. Several Nordic spas are characterized by their beautiful decor or location within an inn or hotel. Discover our favorites among the best spas in the Laurentians:
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Couple’s Activities
This summer, set some time aside for the one you love! The Laurentians are packed with romantic activities for you and your better half: a picnic in the countryside, ultimate relaxation in one of the Laurentians’ many spas, or simply discovering something new together! Why not extend your getaway with a stay in one of the region’s cabins, inns, hotels, holiday resorts, or campgrounds? Here’s what we suggest to inspire your romantic getaways in the Laurentians:
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The first time, they come for the price; after that, it’s for everything else
With its Roman looks, its idyllic location and highly competitive prices, the Auberge de La Tour du Lac was the perfect place for the two of us to escape to celebrate our anniversary. But little did we know what the owners, Mario and Nathalie, had in store for us. We could see how delighted they were to welcome us into their inn with its old-fashioned charm. Aficionados of small tourist establishments and good food themselves, they bought this old bed and breakfast in 2003 and turned it into a real success!
Everything about the place encourages relaxation and romance, from the magnificent, restful site to the comfortable, country-style rooms with hot tubs, fireplaces and every amenity one could wish for, including the continental breakfast delivered in a basket to our room. Not to mention the spas, the sauna, the outdoor fireplace, and the excellent six-course set menu dinner we enjoyed at the Auberge. Possibly the best flank steak I’ve ever tasted! Refined dishes prepared from local ingredients, served by smiling, attentive staff, in an absolutely charming vintage interior. The countless treasures from the past preserved in this old-time beauty were a true feast for the eyes, from the dining room to our room overlooking the majestic Lac des Sables.
It’s hard to know where to begin when describing the warm, attentive service we received from Mario, who seems to take care of everything down to the last detail! It may have been the famous 50% discount offered year-round from Sunday to Thursday that first caught our attention, but we will be coming back for everything else. Because nothing can match the excellent value offered by the Auberge La Tour du Lac – except the warm antique decor, the restful ambiance, the amazing food, and the warm welcome given to us by our hosts, who treated us like family members!
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