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| Hotel lobby painting, a little Chagall-esque |
I have been fortunate to visit the Gaspésie three times now, and for me it always begins with the Marcel Gagnon art complex at Ste. Flavie. A family run business that includes first and foremost art, and secondly a great view of the Saint Lawrence, has been a highlight since I first saw it. M. Gagnon is Quebec's Gaudi. His home is covered in statues and mosaics, and the art gallery extends out into the water with his famous collection of statues called
Le Grand Rassemblement or The Big Gathering, and into the lobby and restaurant on walls and tables, down to the key chains and outdoor seats. This time, I noticed new wooden statues on rafts on the water of the changing tide, and for the first time, I stayed in the hotel and ate breakfast there, both a treat I hope to repeat in future visits. My daughter was thrilled to show her art to Guillaume and Ghislaine, and this year we met Marcel and Ghislaine's grand-daughter!It's a feast for the eyes, even if you stay for two full days!
Another place I never miss is the
Vieux Moulin, Hydromiel, and pick up honey, honey meade, and this year, soaps, in that perfect hexagonal shape that seems to be everywhere, from Birks jewelry to the honeycomb!
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| Yummy rhubarb bubbly wine for dinner. I've never found it elsewhere! |
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| My daughter's cheese melt on crusty bread. It was an expensive sandwich, and when I asked them to hold the lettuce and tomato that comes with it, the just made it into a side salad, which she didn't eat. |
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| Pizz'art! |
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| It seems a shame, but these happy tables are often covered over with dinnerware! |
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| Breakfast with a delicious rhubarb strawberry jam that you can buy to take home with you! |
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| My daughter's ample breakfast with fresh strawberries |
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| Playing on the rocks with Le Grand Rassemblement. Kids can slide down to the beach in a bright yellow slide (adults too, if you dare!) |
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| Even the room key had M. Gagnon's art. Chamber 4 is on the highway. I would try and stay beachside next time, but that would require booking in advance! |
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| Wood and stone. Notice the pregnant statue to the right in the mid-ground. |
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| A cheery face |
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| Sunset from the restaurant. If you are two, you can often get a seat by the window. |
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| More conventional art in the hotel room, but un véritable Marcel Gagnon quandmême! |
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| Le P'tit Prince de Ste. Flavie, a little run down, but still magical. |
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