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Coffee and racing notebook
Specialty coffee, legendary circuits, iconic brands, and the art of living in Quebec. Stories, portraits, Old Quebec guides, and meetings with the great brands that have marked history.
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The must for travelers in Old Quebec
Traveler's GuideWhat to do in Old Quebec, traveler’s guide at the Carrera Café, Petit-Champlain
In the heart of the Petit-Champlain district, Carrera Café is the must-stop for travelers in the Old Capital. Discover our best addresses, tips, and good reasons to step inside.
Read the full article →Circuit Legends
Legendary drivers, legendary coffees
Ayrton Senna, the genius who redefined the limit of the impossible
Three-time world champion, Senna remains the absolute reference in F1. Portrait of a racing genius.
Read the article →Jacky Ickx and the warriors of Le Mans, when courage meets coffee
In 1969, Ickx walked to his car and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A legendary gesture.
Read the article →Tom Kristensen, Mr. Le Mans, nine wins and a coffee for eternity
Nine wins at Le Mans. A record that seems to belong to another dimension.
Read the article →Legendary Brands
The great car brands and their culture
Porsche and the culture of precision, why this brand still fascinates
Since 1948, Porsche embodies a unique philosophy, precision serving emotion.
Read the article →Porsche 911, sixty years of an icon that refuses to age
The Porsche 911 is sixty years old and has never been more desirable. Portrait of an icon born in 1963.
Read the article →Legendary Circuits
Legendary races and the coffees that surround them
The most beautiful circuits in the world and what they tell about racing
Monaco, Spa, Suzuka, Le Mans, Silverstone, these legendary circuits are temples of speed.
Read the article →The Sarthe circuit, anatomy of a legendary track to savor like a fine coffee
In 13,626 kilometers, it concentrates everything that makes motorsport fascinating.
Read the article →Beginner’s guide to Formula 1, understand everything in one read
This guide explains everything: the teams, the rules, the circuits, the strategy, and paddock culture.
Read the article →Coffee and Know-How
The art of coffee, from origins to your cup
Origin of coffee beans, why terroir changes everything in your cup
Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya, Guatemala, each bean carries a unique terroir.
Read the article →Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe, the birthplace of coffee and what it changes in your cup
Yirgacheffe produces one of the most sought-after coffees in the world. Origins, terroir, aromatic profiles.
Read the article →Nicaragua and rally, the coffee mountains serving performance in Quebec
Nicaragua produces exceptional beans. The Nicaraguan Catuai Rojo reveals intense facets.
Read the article →Quebec to Live
Old Quebec, Petit-Champlain, and the Carrera Café
Petit-Champlain, what to see, what to experience, where to stop for a coffee
Cobblestone alleys, stone facades, the smell of coffee in the air, Petit-Champlain is one of the most beautiful districts in America.
Read the article →Old Quebec as an art of living, why coffee tastes different here
In Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site, every cup of coffee becomes a unique experience.
Read the article →What to do in Old Quebec, traveler’s guide at the Carrera Café, Petit-Champlain
In the heart of the Petit-Champlain district, the Carrera Café is the must-stop for travelers in the Old Capital.
Read the article →The best cafés in Old Quebec, our essential guide
From Petit-Champlain to Saint-Jean Street, discover the cafés that make the soul of the Old Capital, cup after cup.
Read the article →What to do in Quebec on a rainy weekend, ideas and good addresses
Museums, cafés, covered markets, and good restaurants, Quebec in the rain can be just as magical as in full sunshine.
Read the article →Saint-Roch, Quebec, the creative and gastronomic district not to be missed
Independent shops, trendy restaurants, and specialty coffee, Saint-Roch is the new vibrant heart of Quebec.
Read the article →Quebec public markets, where to shop locally
From the Old Port market to the Sainte-Foy market, dive into the richness of Quebec terroir and leave with your arms full.
Read the article →The most beautiful roads around Quebec, walks and road trips to discover
Charlevoix, Côte-de-Beaupré, Île d'Orléans, breathtaking roads for driving and coffee lovers.
Read the article →Quebec in winter, activities, addresses, and lifestyle in the snow-covered capital
Carnival, slides, skating rink on the Saint Lawrence, and cozy cafés, winter in Quebec is an experience not to be missed.
Read the article →Carrera notebooks
Road trips, getaways, and coffee on the road
Guides and Discoveries
Our practical guides for curious travelers
Beginner’s guide to Formula 1, understand everything in one read
This guide explains everything: the teams, the rules, the circuits, the strategy, and paddock culture.
Read the article →What to do in Old Quebec, traveler’s guide at the Carrera Café, Petit-Champlain
In the heart of the Petit-Champlain district, the Carrera Café is the must-stop for travelers in the Old Capital.
Read the article →What to do in Quebec on a rainy weekend, ideas and good addresses
Museums, cafés, covered markets, and good restaurants, Quebec in the rain can be just as magical as in full sunshine.
Read the article →Quebec public markets, where to shop locally
From the Old Port market to the Sainte-Foy market, dive into the richness of Quebec terroir and leave with your arms full.
Read the article →Quebec in winter, activities, addresses, and lifestyle in the snow-covered capital
Carnival, slides, skating rink on the Saint Lawrence, and cozy cafés, winter in Quebec is an experience not to be missed.
Read the article →✦ Visit us
The Carrera Café
In the heart of Petit-Champlain, facing the river. The café, Quebec boards, the terrace, and the Italian art of living.
Quebec, QC
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