Fleurs de lune

Perched on the side of a hill landscaped with a flower garden, near the rue St-Raphaël, in the village of Cap-à-l’Aigle which, in Charlevoix, is known as le village des lilas (The Village of ­Lilacs), a great little place that serves nicely as the perfect little pied-à-terre while you explore Charlevoix. The noble white structure on its promontory, its terraces encircling the entire building, offers an unobstructed view of the broad expanse of the St. ­Lawrence ­River. If that picture-worthy landscape contains every bit of the rustic quality that defines Charlevoix, the generosity of the welcome provided by Florence and Patrick is also a credit to the ­region’s reputation as a beautiful spot for a holiday. You can ­enjoy a good night’s sleep in one of its rooms, the names of which suggest a larger bouquet, a joyful blooming: bellflower, primrose, ­hydrangea, tulip, and even pink lupin, like those found in abundance on neighbouring properties. Vivid, colourful, several with French doors and balconies, others even with fireplaces, these rooms are a haven from the bustle of our Charlevoix ­getaway that one is sorry to bid adieu to, save for when hungry and roused by the call of breakfast. As a B&B, the Fleurs de Lune inn won’t send you off to travel the byways of Charlevoix without first feeding you well: here, almost everything is home-made, from ­yogurt and fresh bread, to the jams and creton that adorn the gourmet plates of French toast and omelettes!