A hospitable region with magnificent scenery that captivates painters, poets, writers and visitors; Charlevoix combines in perfect harmony, the duality of nature and farming.

Summary Charlevoix Towns and Villages Baie Saint-Paul BAIE-SAINT-PAUL At the beginning of New-France, the territory between CAP TOURMENTE and TADOUSSAC seemed to offer little promise of colonization because of its steep cliffs. One exception, Baie Saint-Paul, was opened to settlers in 1678. Thus, for a long time the settlements of Charlevoix, except ILE-AUX-COUDRES (1728) and LA MALBAIE ...