Gilles Villeneuve. This name still resonates in the hearts of all Quebecers as a cry of national pride. An exceptional Formula 1 driver, born in Berthierville and becoming a global legend, Gilles alone symbolizes the best Quebec has to offer the motorsport world. At Carrera Café in Quebec, we pay tribute to him with every cup.

The circuit that bears his name, two hours from Quebec

The Gilles Villeneuve Circuit, on Notre-Dame Island in Montreal, hosts the Canadian Grand Prix every year, one of the most anticipated races on the Formula 1 calendar. For residents of Quebec City, this annual event is a unique opportunity: two hours' drive separate Quebec from this temple of Canadian motorsport.

Every year, thousands of motorsport fans leave the Quebec region to attend this unique event. At Carrera Café, we offer the perfect ritual to start this unforgettable weekend: a tight, intense espresso, prepared with specialty beans roasted in Quebec by Brûlerie Rousseau.

Quebec coffee: a local pride like Gilles

Just as Gilles Villeneuve represented Quebec identity on circuits worldwide, specialty coffee roasted in Quebec carries the values of our terroir in every cup. Precision, passion, authenticity: these words describe both Gilles' driving style and the artisanal approach of Quebec roasters.

At Carrera Café in Petit Champlain, Quebec, every espresso is a declaration of love for this culture of pushing limits. We select rare origin beans, carefully roasted, to offer a sensory experience worthy of the legendary champion.

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