Côte-de-Beaupré (Summer — a rainy day)
Quebec regionCapitale-Nationale
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CycloramaMusée du cuivreCôte de BeaupréSainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

Côte-de-Beaupré (Summer — a rainy day)

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The Côte‑de‑Beaupré is one of the oldest settled territories in North America. As early as 1626, Samuel de Champlain established a farm there to supply the town of Quebec. The territory was shaped by the Seigneurie de Beaupré, a major agricultural and religious engine of the 17th century. There are several attractions to explore in this small MRC, in the Capitale‑Nationale region, on the north shore of the St.‑Lawrence River, between Quebec City and Charlevoix.

Practical information

Duration
Une demie-journée
Season
Août 2025
Getting around
Tesla
Accommodation
N-A

Itinerary

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Québec
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Cyclorama de Jérusalem
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Albert Gilles copper museum
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Québec

Cyclorama

A cyclorama is a large-scale scenic device, designed to create the illusion of infinite space or an unbroken horizon, with no visible corners or seams. The Cyclorama de Jérusalem, in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, is a rare and heritage-listed example of this art form, depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus on a canvas 14 metres high and 110 metres in circumference, shown in its original rotunda since 1895. Even if you're not into the Catholic religion, this work is worth admiring. It does, after all, depict all of Jerusalem. The guided visit is also very interesting, since you learn the whole story of how it was put in place at the time.

Musée du cuivre   

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The Musée du cuivre is the Boutique et Musée Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles, in Château-Richer, near Quebec City. There you'll discover unique works in copper, notably the « Christorama », and you can even take part in copper repoussé workshops. A fine experience, with the chance to contemplate works of great quality and the opportunity to learn about the art and history of repoussé copper. The technique is used to create decorative works of art, jewellery, wall plaques, useful objects such as utensils and even architectural elements, making the most of copper's great malleability. 

Highlights

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    Cyclorama
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    Musée du cuivre

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Frequently asked questions

What is a cyclorama?
A large-scale scenic device, designed to create the illusion of infinite space or an unbroken horizon, with no visible corners or seams. It's an art form that has become very rare. The Cyclorama de Jérusalem, in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, is a heritage-listed example, shown in its original rotunda since 1895.
What are the dimensions of the work?
The canvas is 14 metres high and 110 metres in circumference, and depicts the Crucifixion of Jesus with all of Jerusalem behind it. It's that scale that impresses most: you find yourself literally surrounded by the scene.
Do you have to be a believer to appreciate the Cyclorama?
Not at all. Even if you're not into the Catholic religion, the work is worth admiring for its technical and artistic feat. The guided visit is also very interesting: you learn the whole story of how it was put in place at the time, which is fascinating in itself.
What is copper repoussé?
A technique that makes the most of copper's great malleability to create decorative works, jewellery, wall plaques, useful objects and even architectural elements. At the Boutique et Musée Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles, in Château-Richer, you can join a workshop and try it yourself.
What is there to see at the Musée du cuivre?
Unique works in copper, including the famous Christorama. The site combines shop, museum and workshop, which lets you both contemplate pieces of great quality and learn the history of repoussé copper. It's a fine indoor activity, perfect when the weather turns.
Why these two attractions in rainy weather?
Because they are entirely indoors, which is precious on the Côte-de-Beaupré, where the big attractions are mostly outdoors: waterfalls, canyon, wildlife reserve. When it rains all day, the Cyclorama and the Musée du cuivre let you save the outing without getting wet.

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