Montebello - Bucolic walk
Papineau Manor National Historic Site
Amenities
A journey through history in the heart of Montebello
The Manoir-Papineau National Historic Site opens its doors for the summer season and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the daily life of a prominent figure of the 19th century, Louis-Joseph Papineau. Flanked by its four towers, the manor overlooks a vast estate consisting of gardens, lawns, and a wooded area crossed by a stream.
This year, the family museum is presenting a temporary exhibition entitled “Cabinet of Curiosities,” which brings together objects brought back by Amédée Papineau from his travels. Visitors can discover family portraits, period costumes, paintings, a family tree, and intriguing objects. The estate also houses a permanent exhibition in the grain barn, built in 1855 to store seigneurial dues. Upstairs, Louis-Joseph Papineau had set up his painting studio. Visitors can explore how the seigneury worked, and children can create their own works of art.
Guided tours, offered daily in French and English, allow visitors to step into the Papineau family's private world on the mansion's main floor and admire the majestic red oak tree where 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.