Street Art Of Quebec City

 There is something special about the French culture that

celebrates art in all areas of their life.  Whether in France or

even Quebec City in Canada, art is incorporated into all aspects

of living .... even along the streets.

This was my favorite sculpture along a city street in a

residential area of Quebec City.  These femmes look like they

are enjoying their book and their previous French lunch.

 The beautiful metal chairs are in a park just across

from the train station.  They are haphazardly placed around the 

park so that you can sit in a group or on your own for a little "me" time.

The chairs are fixed to the ground but their placement is so lovely

to see in this intimate park.

 The chairs are sponsored by a local citizen in honor of a loved one who

has passed on.  Beautiful quotes along with the loved one's name

are found on the seats of each chair.

What a wonderful way to be remembered....

 In the old town of Quebec City, fun art installations

can be found on many of the beautiful old buildings.

These street guards in their yellow and black glory are

haphazardly placed on the outside of the Museum of

Civilization and wrapped around the corner of the building.

 And talk about city pigeons.......

There's a big problem with these grandiose city birds on the

corner of a street filled with restaurants.  Guess they are

waiting for someone to open the Campbell's soup.

 Our hotel had cascades of white plastic flowers and leaves in front.

The building was a bank before it was renovated into a lovely

boutique hotel.  Hotel 71.  Beautiful rooms, friendliest staff and

delicious food, especially the very nice breakfast served each morning

made Hotel 71 a wonderful place to stay.

 Wooden flowers

sprinted up in front of the hotel windows.

 Fun geometric structures were set up along the

old paved streets that you had to walk through to get to a

new area to explore.

If you live in North America and a you need a quick fix of

French culture, grab a plane to Quebec City.  The Canadian

dollar is below par these days which makes this escape

a very reasonable but enjoyable holiday.  

It's like having a little bit of France in our own

back yard.

A bientot.