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| - Read Mathieu B's review (bilingual) for a great description of why Vieux Montreal is such a special bucket list kind of place. I cannot improve on his words.
Some places transcend petty descriptions like, "touristy, overpriced, self-conscious, all that." Not despite, but regardless of anything that might detract from a lesser place, Vieux Montreal is simply magic. None of that other stuff matters.
Walk around the narrow cobblestoned streets, imagine yourself in the 18th Century walking the same streets and living amongst the gentry of that day. Sit and people watch at one of dozens of outdoor cafes. Listen to the romanticism of the French language and the intermix of English, Spanish, German, and the other tongues spoken around you.
Know that this is one of the best restored old urban cores in North America. It will capture your imagination for the day, and become a highlighted memory for life.
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