when you see how it’s grown,” said
Fairmont LeManoir Richelieu’s Chef
Patrick Turcot. And he should know.
Turcot leads one of the hotels’ most
sought after excursions: Charlevoix’s
Flavour Trail. The afternoon tour,
which visitors can add on as part of
their hotel stay, brings together
over 40 local growers, producers and
restaurateurs whose ciders, artisan
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beers, pâtés, cheeses, spices, fine
chocolates, meats, fresh fruit and
produce are all showcased.
“The diversity of our Flavour Trail is
magnificent,” exclaims Turcot, who
readily admits that these trips to
the trail are his passion. “I’m
definitely giving a big push to
all the purveyors in the region.”
The Flavour Trail tour package, now
in its third year, features visits to
three farms, a cooking class with
the chef and dinner at the hotel’s
Le Charlevoix Restaurant, which
showcases the offerings of five
farms in the region. The wildly
popular day-trip is the ultimate in
epicurean exploration, starting from
the Petite-Rivière-St-François and
ending at to La Malbaie. And if
you want in, better act fast, as
this tour sells out nearly every
time it’s offered.
A short stroll from the Fairmont
LeManoir Richelieu, you’ll discover
an equally delicious diversion in
Auberge des 3 Canards. This holiday
resort restaurant has amassed