The pedestrian street you see today reflects the vision of Gerry Paris and Jacques de Blois, who in the 1970s aimed to breathe life back into this part of the city's old town by creating a European-style community of artisans and traders.

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Rue du Petit-Champlain
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The Best Pedestrian-Only Streets in Big Cities

Located in Québec City's historic walled quarter, Rue du Petit-Champlain takes its name from the city's founder, Samuel de Champlain.

The pedestrian street you see today reflects the vision of Gerry Paris and Jacques de Blois, who in the 1970s aimed to breathe life back into this part of the city's old town by creating a European-style community of artisans and traders. The buildings along the street — many of them more than 200 years old and in a poor state of repair — were spruced up to highlight their original features. More than four decades later, it's not difficult to see why Rue du Petit-Champlain has become a magnet for visitors. It's lined with dozens of charming boutiques selling local textiles, handicrafts, and food from the city's hinterland. Climb the Breakneck Steps (Escalier Casse-Cou) — the city's oldest stairway, dating from 1635 — to get a stellar view along the street.

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