A fairy garden and a cabin the woods.
The garden at Auberge du Mange Grenouille
The Auberge Mange Grenouille is surrounded by a garden. Lanterns hang in the trees and a little brook ran outside our hotel room door. The Domaine Valga is a hand-built log cabin in the woods. A warm lake stretches in front of it and at night the silence of the trees is like a soothing balm. We stayed at both.
twinkling fairy lights
The Auberge du Mange Grenouille is a quirky, luxurious and sumptuous hotel. The dining room is renowned for its gastronomic tasting menu. Playful artwork, velvet covered furniture and deep colours give it a decadent, elegant feel. It’s definitely luxurious, but at the same time there is something joyful about this place. Real birds live in a gold painted three foot tall birdcage. Smirking stone frogs and garden gnomes peek from the garden.
Auberge du Mange Grenouille
Our meal was dynamic, beautifully presented and maintained that sense of joyful expression. Exceptional! We walked back through the garden to our room and the twinkling lights in the trees could have been laughing fairies lighting our way home. We were transported.
The Domaine Valga held a different kind of magic. Known internationally as “the cabin in the woods”, it is recognized as the quintessential Canadian experience. The majority of summer guests are from France, seeking to experience the warm lake, quiet forest, and rustic comfort of this hand-made log cabin.
Domaine Valga
We arrived in the afternoon and were immediately offered a tour of the cabin. It is massive! Its soaring ceilings and large windows made me wonder at the love that went into the construction of this place.
Our hosts, Chantal Vallee and Eric Gagne bought the land in 2002 and built the cabin by hand. Vallee and Gagne are welcoming, gracious and funny. We enjoyed sharing a delicious dinner with them.
The cabin is open year-round with multiple seasonal activities.
Stafford takes a dip
Stafford and I went swimming in the clean and warm lake and I tested my balance on the aerial obstacle course, Forêt de Maître Corbeau, in the trees.
Meredith hanging in the trees
We both felt that these last two magical days have been the perfect way to end an amazing journey.
Contact info:
Auberge du Mange Grenouille
Le Bic (Quebec) Canada
G0L 1B0
Fax: 418 736-5657
Domaine Valga
Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski (Quebec) Canada
G0K 1M0
Phone (2): 418 739-4000
Fax: 418 739-4200
If you liked this article, you'll also like...
- Tell Me What You Like and I’ll Tell You Where to Go!
- Regional Flavours: Maple Syrup
- My trip in Bas-Saint-Laurent: Discover the region along The Navigators’ Route
Thank you for introducing us all to this most beautiful part of the world. I’ve enjoyed every post and every photo. What a thoughtful and engaging tour you’ve given us!
Now I want to re-trace your steps and see Le Quebec Maritime for myself.
Merci beaucoup.
MW
Thank you Martha!
If you want to do so, do not hesitate to contact the Québec maritime! I’m sure they will be helpful!
Meredith and Stafford
now, it is time to thank you for your excellent blog ,and friendly comments.
as a lover of Quebec, I have enjoyed your company, through these days.
Thank you.
from Yvon