Montebello - Attraction
Manoir Papineau National Historic Site
Amenities
Historical immersion in the heart of Montebello
The Manoir Papineau National Historic Site opens its doors for the summer season, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the daily life of a key 19th-century figure, Louis-Joseph Papineau. Flanked by its four towers, the manor house overlooks a vast estate of gardens, lawns and a wooded area with a stream running through it.
This year, the family museum presents the temporary exhibition "Cabinet of Curiosities", featuring objects brought back by Amédée Papineau from his travels. On display are family portraits, period costumes, paintings, a family tree and intriguing objects. The estate also houses a permanent exhibition in the grain shed, built in 1855 to store seigneurial royalties. Upstairs, Louis-Joseph Papineau set up his painting studio. Here, visitors can explore the workings of the seigneury, and children can create their own works of art.
Guided tours, offered daily in French and English, allow visitors to enter the intimacy of the Papineau family on the main floor of the manor house, and admire the majestic red oak tree in front of which the family loved to gather. Finally, the Xplorateurs program offers free educational activities for children.
Discover history and culture at Manoir Papineau
May 20 to June 16, 2023: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 17 to September 4, 2023: Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 5 to October 9, 2023: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.