“ Time and silence are the most luxurious things today.” – Tom Ford
At Le Monastère’s restaurant, breakfast is taken in silence, a morning ritual in harmony with the site’s historic vocation.When you experience silence, your sensory system starts to relax. Your brain needs to recharge its batteries, and silence is even more conducive to this activity than sleep.
Every month, an object from the heritage bequest by the Augustinian community is selected by the museum storage facility and archives center teams. In the spotlight this month: Deed of a Promise Made Between the Hospital’s Reverend Mothers and the Quebec Ursuline Nuns, dated February 8th, 1651.
Every month, an object from the heritage bequest by the Augustinian community is selected by the museum storage facility and archives center teams. In the spotlight this month: the Records of Revenue and Expenses for the Hôpital général de Québec Monastery’s Garden. This document records data from 1849 to 1930.
Le Monastère des Augustines invites you to create your very own all-purpose balm. made of olive oil macerated with calendula, beeswax and peppermint essential oil. It is 100% natural!
With the arrival of spring, we invite you to discover La santé en toute simplicité, the latest book by Imane Lahlou, our main collaborator in holistic health.
Discover the book Ces aliments qui rendent heureux by Bernard Fontanille and Marie-Laurence Grézaud.
Can you tell us about your career?
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Université Laval, I started my career for TD Bank in commercial credit, in Montréal. Right in the midst of an economic recession, I had to quickly learn to make my place as a young woman in a man’s world and especially, to make myself a shield.
Le Monastère des Augustines is delighted to be hosting the 2016 Holistic Centers Gathering during our first year of operation in our 376 years old monastery!
A divine boutique hotel opened in Quebec City this month with a spiritual ambience, artisanal cuisine and a wellness program that is heaven-sent.
Le Monastère des Augustines is proud to be featured in the Retreat Hotels selection of Leading Retreats!