I flew into a very efficient Montreal airport on 21st May – I virtually jogged from the plane, through immigration and my bag was already waiting for me when I got to the carousel. I then took a short flight to Quebec City and checked in to the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel (www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec).

As a hotel enthusiast, I had been waiting for this one for a long time. It is one of the most photographed hotels in the world. It blew my hostel budget but it was worth it. A beautiful hotel with great service. I had a great view from my room.

French speaking Quebec City is the capital of Quebec Province in Canada. On first impressions, it reminded me very much of Luxembourg. This is the square outside the hotel.

This is the School of Architecture at Université Laval.

And Place Royal down in the old port.

One distinctive feature are its tin roofs.

It is the only walled City in left in North America and it is a UNESCO world heritage site.

It is located above the St Lawrence river.

Old Quebec city by the port has been restored and is connected to the walled City above by a 125 year old funicular railway.

Some buildings still require quite a lot of work.

Just outside the walled City is the Parliament building.

I visited the Governor General’s residence in the Citadel.

It is one of two official residences – the other being in Ottawa. The older part of the residence dates back to 1872.

The larger formal rooms were destroyed by fire in 1976 and reopened in 1984.

The residence looks out over the river.

Various gifts to the Governor General are on display, including this picture of the Queen and Prince Philip. Possibly not one of the best.

The Citadel is located in the Battlefields Park where the British won the Battle of Quebec against the French in 1759.

I also visited Café Félin Ma Langue aux Chats (www.malangueauxchats.ca).

The cats get more friendly when your food is served.

After 3 nights in Quebec City, I set off by train for Montreal.