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A region long known for its
hospitality and a landscape that has inspired painters, poets and
writers from Quebec and all of Canada, Charlevoix is the perfect
marriage of nature and culture. Tourist appreciation of Charlevoix
dates back as far as 1761, when groups of sportsmen visited the
region to fish salmon or simply relax in the invigorating natural
surroundings.
To cater to growing popularity, the
original Le Manoir Richelieu was built in 1899 and featured 250
luxurious rooms atop the cliff of Pointe-au-Pic, overlooking the
majestic St. Lawrence River in the heart of Charlevoix. As a result
of its excellent location and noble ambience, Le Manoir Richelieu
soon became a noted destination for visitors from Canada and the
U.S.
Unfortunately, disaster struck in
the Fall of 1928 while the employees were closing the hotel for the
winter. A fire completely destroyed the property. A month after the
disaster, the task of rebuilding the hotel was given to Canadian
architect John Archibald, who designed it in the style of a French
castle. The new hotel was inaugurated June 1929. |
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Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu also
features an 18-hole championship golf course that boasts a history
of its own. Designed by British architect Herbert Strong, the course
was opened in 1925 by U.S. President William H. Taft. As recently as
2000, the property was named "Canada's Golf Resort of the Year" by
Canada's Golf Ranking Magazine.
In June 1998, more than $140 million
was invested in the renovation and expansion of the resort. At its
reopening in June 1999, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu celebrated the
grandeur that makes it a world-class luxury resort.
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Le Manoir Richelieu golf course was
inaugurated on June 18th 1925 by former U.S. President William H.
Taft, who spent his summers in the great region of Pointe-au-Pic.
This golf course was originally designed by the English golf
architect Herbert Strong.
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