Take advantage of winter to decompress

Renting a cottage at theAuberge Couleurs de France in Duhamelwith friends is certainly a great way to get away from it all and discover a wide range of activities. Directly on site, you can go snowmobiling and even discover animal trapping.

If you want to get out and about, you're close to the Parc des Montagnes Noires in Ripon, where many other activities await you in addition to the lookout offering superb views of the surrounding mountains, including Mont Tremblant. Austrian sledding, tubing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also on offer.

Now that you're in Ripon, you can visit Destination de Noël, open year-round. This boutique, featuring the work of 35 artisans, will put you in the holiday spirit. You're sure to feel like a kid again.

The Galerie Solart in Ripon is also worth a visit. Lovers of art, pottery and jewelry will be completely satisfied.

You might as well go on to Saint-André-Avellin to discover Brasse-Camarade, a convenience store specializing in microbrewery beers. Many local products sold on site will enhance your stay.

For fans of board games, we suggest a stop at Papeterie Petite Nation. You'll find plenty to occupy your evening once your belly is full.

For dinner, Saint-André-Avellin offers a wide choice of restaurants. La Toquade, Le Café du Bistrot and Au Vieux Chaudron offer a tempting menu and a relaxed atmosphere.

For those who'd like to bring home a gift for their loved ones, La Fabrik artisanale in Chénéville sells the work of 35 artisans in its boutique. You're sure to find something you love.

Jessy Laflamme,
Communications Officer