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Île d'Orléans from Quebec: guide to the perfect excursion with Carrera Café as the start
Île d'Orléans is a 15-minute drive from Old Quebec. It is one of Quebec's gastronomic gems: ice cider, strawberries, artisanal chocolate, maple. The perfect excursion starts with an espresso at Carrera Café.
Île d'Orléans
The garden of Quebec
Île d'Orléans is nicknamed "the garden of Quebec" for a good reason: its fertile lands produce some of the province's best local products. Strawberries and raspberries in summer, apples and ciders in autumn, maple sugars in spring: each season brings its share of flavors.
After your espresso at Carrera Café, cross the Île d'Orléans bridge and let the Quebec countryside surprise you.
The must-sees
Ice cider
The island's ice cider producers make some of the best in the world. A tasting is a must.
Strawberries (in season)
In June-July, Île d'Orléans strawberries are legendary. Pick-your-own at some farms.
The villages
6 distinct villages, each with its heritage, architecture, and local artisans.
The Carrera + Île d'Orléans circuit
8:30 AM
Espresso + focaccia at Carrera Café. The official departure.
9:15 AM
Île d'Orléans Bridge (15 min drive from Old Quebec).
9:30 AM - 2 PM
Island tour: cider, strawberries, villages, river view.
3 PM
Return Carrera: Negroni on the terrace. The perfect day.
The excursion starts here
Carrera Café, before and after Île d'Orléans
Rue du Petit-Champlain, 15 minutes from Île d'Orléans. The departure espresso and the return cocktail.
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