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Charlevoix for Sweethearts

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Two hearts, beating out the rhythms of a symphony  Mozart and Beethoven would envy…  All you want to do is touch each other, and there isn’t time enough in the day to satisfy your hunger for the one you love. The pheromones radiating  from your partner make you swoon in ecstasy. In short, you’re in love, and you want to shout it from the rooftops! Let yourself go, revel in it, experience the beauty of that moment when life is more beautiful, the sky a deeper shade of blue! Whether for a romantic weekend or a whole life spent together, hand-in-hand and lost in each other’s eyes, Charlevoix has everything sweethearts could want!
Our best ideas for romantic dates or getaways, or unforgettable gifts…

 

1. An outdoorsy love nest

You’ll be all ablaze staying in this fire-inspired unit at Momentôm, where you’ll find year-round ready-to-camp units, the design of which are influenced by luxury safari tents. Like two lovebirds, you’ll nest among the trees of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, with a private jacuzzi for a bird bath.

2. Hot times for two

Kahlo restaurant will carry you away, and give your evening a little spice. Exactly what you need to get your suave Latin charm on. Share a flavourful ceviche, a few tacos, some churros, drink colourful cocktails and get ready to say te quiero mi amor all noche long

3. My very own Ghost

Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, bodies in a close embrace, hands sensually entwined, with a potter’s wheel for an excuse… A classic scene that made pottery the sexiest artform! Take an introductory private class together at La Terrière Ateliers studios, follow helpful advice from a professional ceramicist, and you and your beloved can do the same!

4. Be seduced by song

Sung by Geneviève Jodoin’s warm, enchanting, sensitive voice, sweet nothings carry a great deal of weight! Treat yourself to dinner and a show at her Isle-aux-Coudres hideaway, Auberge La Fascine. Whether at the piano or on the guitar, with guests or as a duo, or quietly solo, an evening set to Geneviève’s sound has a way of fanning the flames!

5. Put a ring on it

Whether it’s a matter of exchanging vows, or a simple gesture of sincere commitment, a ring is an essential marker of milestones! Custom-ordered or selected from among the collections in our local jewellery stores (locally, Bénédite Séguin, of Joallerie Amulette), a ring is universally understood to mean “I love you.”

6. Foodie/Lover

Our senses seem sharper, and everything seems to taste better when we’re deeply in love: Might as well enjoy it, and treat yourself to a gourmet experience. Combining the spirit of a road trip, highly Instagrammable places, face-to-face contact with producers, and tastings: The Bon App foodie passport is the ultimate experience lovers, and lovers of gourmet food, can treat one another to!

Still more tips for a Charlevoix romance:

 

Go dogsledding with Bosco Charlevoix: the two of you on your sled, slicing through Saint-Siméon’s pristine and wild winter landscape.

Fall in love under the stars at the foot of Mont des Morios, wake up at the crack of dawn to make the final ascent, and enjoy sunrise on the summit!

A perfect candlelight meal at home or at the cabin, in front of a roaring fire, with Truchon à la maison [Truchon at Home] heat-and-serve meals from renowned chef Dominique Truchon.

A massage lovingly given, and more (if there’s chemistry between you) using sexy treasures found at the La Grignotte adult shop in Baie-Saint-Paul’s Centre-Commercial shopping mall.

Feel like a good film in one of the area’s delightfully cozy movie theatres? The Cinéma La Malbaie welcomes you with seats comfortable enough for snuggling…

Swim outdoors in the summer and winter at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and Casino de Charlevoix. Swirling steam rising from turquoise waters, and bar service = happiness!

Prefer the classic romantic dinner? Discover the amazing tables at La Marmite and Sainti, two great spots when you want a perfect evening for two, accompanied by local flavours.

Walk down the Baie-des-Rochers hiking trail far enough to discover Charlevoix’s famous secret beach which is creating a buzz on the Web. If you happen upon it at the right time, on the right day, this secluded beach is made just for two!

Go skating, or discover a variety of other winter sports deep in the heart of the impressive Vallée des glaces [ice valley] at the Parc des Hautes-Gorges de la Rivière-Malbaie. The power of Mother Nature, in all her glory!

Happy memories guaranteed! But, most of all, take the time to look deep into each other’s eyes, to be amazed by one another, to speak from the heart, and to hold each other… Because, rarer still than the beautiful vistas of Charlevoix, the love you share with another person is the most precious thing of all!
Text
Camille Dufour Truchon, Mark Lindenberg (translation)
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Patrice Gagnon - Sylvain Foster - Camille Dufour Truchon - Courtoisie

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