Le Monastère des Augustines

Completely restored, Le Monastère offers visitors a unique resourcing experience, as well as several original ways to get in touch with the Augustinian heritage in a secular approach. The transformation of the former cloister into an experience hotel offers a haven of peace and interiority in which to immerse yourself.

Located in Old Québec, Le Monastère des Augustines occupies the historic wings of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec monastery (1639), the site of the first hospital north of Mexico. The onsite museum has 1000 items from its collection of 50 000 artefacts on display. The permanent exhibition traces the history of the Augustinian Sisters, their social involvement and their work caring for the sick, as well the evolution of medicine through the ages. Re-Connect, a temporary exhibition, is based on the theme of renewal and takes a museotherapy approach.

At Le Monastère des Augustines, the museum experience has been centered on healing for nearly four centuries. Heritage and history are approached in an original and authentic way, for the purpose of wellness. The permanent exhibition traces the Augustinian Sisters' social and community commitment, their work with the sick and the evolution of medical thought through the ages. The temporary exhibition Re-Cueillir focuses on the theme of well-being.

Try mindful eating in a relaxing atmosphere! Le Vivoir is an inviting place to eat healthy in Old Québec. Vegetarian, fish and meat dishes are on the menu. Our succulent cuisine features local, seasonal and organic produce. Lunch features dishes from our take-out counter, which can be enjoyed at Le Vivoir. Dinner, by reservation only, is a self-service buffet available at Le Vivoir. Enjoy our terrace during summer!

Our professional team offers yoga courses, body care and massages to restore your physical and mental wellness. All of these services are provided in the historical monastery buildings, as peaceful and inspiring a setting as you could hope for. Different packages incorporating these services are available. To assist you in attaining improved well-being, we provide dietary advice, a number of handy tools and a post-session follow-up.