To get a taste of Old World European charm, one doesn’t have to incur the cost of travel across the Atlantic. One of the oldest European settlements in North America, Québec City was founded in 1608 by French explorer and diplomat Samuel de Champlain. Its compact size and historic streets make for fascinating exploration, especially the picturesque old town, which is a living museum of narrow cobblestone streets lined with 17th- and 18th-century houses and graceful church spires.
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