Since many of our European vacation dreams were crushed this year, Quebecers are spending the summer seeking out that Euro vibe without leaving the province. While almost nothing can compare to the manicured terraces of southern France, this one garden in Quebec comes pretty close to matching their beauty — and it's just a quick road trip away. Located a few hours away from Montreal, La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans claims to be "the benchmark for lavender in Quebec City." With a lavender grove that counts 75,000 plants, visitors can get lost in the seemingly endless landscape, taking in the views and the sweet smells. Editor's Choice: An 'Official Flag For The English-Speaking Community Of Quebec' Is Currently In The Making And, in addition to its floral beauty, the site is home to a 40-tree apple orchard in its central "royal valley." Keep exploring and you'll find statues, arched stone bridges, medieval towers, a porcelain podium from Italy, a vineyard, the remains of a sawmill, and even a 70-foot waterfall. Visitors have several different realms to explore in this magical landscape, including "the garden of five senses," an immersive landscape complete with edible flowers. With fruit rarely seen growing in Quebec (like pineapples!), the fruit garden is also full of surprises. More soothing experience await in the Japanese-inspired Zen garden and bowery shade garden with its views of the river. View this post on Instagram Last Sunday. 💜 - - - - - - - - - - #sundayvibes #lavender #lavenderfields #lavenderlover #lovelavender #goodsmell #alliseeispretty #theeverygirl #pursueprettythings #pursuepretty #dametravel #travelfemme #potd #girlsborntravel #girlwhotravels #quebec #canada #quebeccity #iledorleans #igphotography #hairandstyles #lifestyleblogger #darlingmovement #darlingtravels #darlingescape #sceneryphotography #beautifulmatters #travelgram #landscapephotography #lavander A post shared by Phany Le 🌸 (@phany_le) on Jul 28, 2019 at 9:36am PDT Turn the experience into a day-long adventure by setting up in the picnic area with your friends, family, or significant other. You can even bring your dog along for the journey as long as they're on a leash. And for those yearning for a weekend getaway, l'Île d'Orléans is famous for its quaint accommodations, restaurants, and cultural sites. View this post on Instagram "La naturaleza es el arte de Dios". Amo estar en éste lugar, me siento en en perfecta armonía a todo nivel.💫 A post shared by Vida y Salud (@marti.arias14) on Jul 27, 2020 at 9:45am PDT This picturesque escapade will be one you and your social media following won't soon forget. Get all the details below. La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans Price: $ 20 per adult for entry to the themed gardens When: Every day, 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Address: 3658, chemin Royal, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, QC Why You Need To Go: To get a little piece of Europe right here in Quebec. View this post on Instagram ☀️ Hier, j'ai profité d'une belle journée estivale pour faire le tour de l' @ile.dorleans. 🚙 À 15 minutes de Québec, sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent, on y accède par un unique pont et on tombe très rapidement sous le charme de cette île : ses maisons authentiques, ses produits du terroir succulents, ses paysages bucoliques... 💜 Ici, les champs de lavande de la @seigneuriedelile... ne manquait que le chant des cigales pour se croire en Provence 😉 🎶 "On dirait le Sud Le temps dure longtemps Et la vie sûrement Plus d'un million d'années Et toujours en été." 🎶 Nino Ferrer - Le Sud . . . . #bonjourquebec #quebec #explorequebec #tourismequebec #qcaccent #expatlife #francaisaucanada #qcmoments #igersquebec #quebecjetaime #quebeclemag #lavande #iledorleans #ondiraitlesud #provence #seigneuriedeliledorleans A post shared by 🇫🇷 Sarah | Expat' au Québec 🇨🇦 (@plusoumoins30) on Jul 26, 2020 at 5:57am PDT Website NOW WATCH Here’s What Going To A Movie Theatre Is Like In Montreal Right Now
