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Chapelle Notre-Dame-De-Bonsecours Musee Marguerite B
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400 Rue St. Paul EMontreal, QC H2Y 1H4
(514) 282-8670
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 10 am - 5:30 pm
4 reviews for Chapelle Notre-Dame-De-Bonsecours Musee Marguerite B
4 reviews in English
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Review from Chris Y.
8/27/2011 3 photos
Cool little chapel in Vieux-Montreal. Not a whole lot to see inside (though what is there is very detailed, elaborate, historic, baroque)... the main draw is going upstairs to the tower and see the views of the river and old Montreal. The museum on the upper level is very very very boring, about the life of Marguerite Bourgeoys. Not saying that her life was boring, but the way it's presented to you is not worth your time.
Anyway, take a gander at the chapel; skip the museum talk and dollhouses and such, and climb up all the crazy staircases to the top of the church. The staircases going down are not the same (these staircases are too small to handle two-directions of traffic), and they lead to a sort of crypt-basement that was kinda neat, but nothing really special. Seriously not handicap-accessible, or for anyone who has trouble dealing with stairs. Parking for the church is anywhere you can find on the streets or in pay-parking-lots.
Best if visited on Free-Museum-Day (last Sunday in May, I think?)Listed in: Montréal in a Day
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Review from Tom K.
6/2/2010 1 photo
This episode of Chapelle's show takes us back to the 1600's and focuses on a young woman named Marguerite Bourgeoys. (She was canonized in 1982).
She's considered the 'mother of the colony', the colony being Ville-Marie, the future Montreal. Called to teach, she helped educate children and provide aid to the poor. On the site of the current chapel (from 1771) lies the remains of the original stone structure Marguerite would have known.
The actual chapel is far humbler than the grand basillicas found elsewhere in Montreal. Walking through the museum, however, you'll learn quite a bit about Marguerite Bourgeoys. In fact, one room is dedicated to explaining her life through...scenes in a dollhouse. These dolls were made by sisters in the late 20th century and can be considered Madame Alexander meets Madame Bourgeoys.
The best attraction by far in the museum is the staircase that leads to the top of the chapel. You'll have amazing views of Vieux Montreal from the top. There stairs are fairly steep so take your time.
The view alone adds an extra star to this review.
Alas, there was no mention of Rick James in this episode of Chapelle's show.Listed in: Whither Canada? Eats, Shoots…
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Review from Tina C.
1/25/2010 2 photos
Founded by Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys with a long rich history as Montréal's oldest chapel since 1771--as per the chapel and museum's website:
http://www.marguerite-...
Despite of the lack of time during my brief three day visit in 2003, I was able to seek a peek inside very briefly. -
Review from Lindsey J.
6/11/2009
This small church and museum on the north side of Old Montreal is the on the site of the original church founded by Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys, one of the first settlers of Montreal, and the museum is dedicated to her life. The church is...just a church with interesting stained glass windows, stone altar, and the regular assortment of religious art, but it does have some interesting features with replicas of sailing ships adorning the chapel (it seems the chapel is a favorite with sailors). It's the views of Old Montreal and the Vieux-Port from the church tower make it worth the trek to this part of Old Montreal. The small museum is located in the crypt of the church and has an adjacent associated archeological site that you can also tour. The museum would be worth the admission to a someone interested in the history of a Canadian saint (and a woman to boot), but I can't comment on the archeological site since I didn't partake of it.
The chapel is thankfully free, but there is an $8 admission fee for the museum (it's steep considering all you get is the museum and tower access for the views). You can add the archeological site for an extra $2, which might make it more interesting (I don't really know). The closest metro stop is Champ De Mars, but it's still a hike up a really steep hill.
I say skip it if you need time for something else, but if you have the time (or the interest) then it's worth at least an hour's visit.
Specialties
Nous offrons des visites guidées pour les groupes, la pastorale ou les individuels. Nous faisons aussi la location de salles, que se soit la crypte, la tour ou la chapelle pour des événements spéciaux. Notre boutique vous propose plusieurs objets intéressants.
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We offer guided visits for groups, pastoral or individuals.
We also rent rooms for any special event and have a boutique in the museum.
History
Established in 1771
Depuis plus de 350 ans, la Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, joyau historique et patrimonial, occupe une place particulière dans la mémoire et dans le cœur de plusieurs générations de visiteurs et de pèlerins. En effet, dès que vous franchirez le seuil de la chapelle, vous serez envahi par la sensation de paix et de bien-être qu'on y retrouve tout en ressentant un contact privilégié avec le Montréal d'autrefois.
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For over 350 years, the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, a jewel of history and heritage, has made its way into the hearts of generations of visitors and pilgrims. As you step into the church, you will immediately notice the peaceful atmosphere and feel a palpable link to Montreal's past.
