In Quebec, a historic convent is reborn as a wellness and therapy centre:

The Hôtel-Dieu de Québec was founded in the 17th century to house the Augustinian Sisters, whose role included providing care and healing for the sick and the poor in the New France colonies. The mission of Le Monastère des Augustines is the protection of this cultural heritage, both tangible and in...

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Main Authors: Vindolet, Camille (Author), Labbé, Emilie (Author), de Bressy, Sophie (Author), Couttet, Alizée (Author)
Corporate Author: CAB International (Contributor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Wallingford] CAB International in association with team 2021
Series:Tourism Cases
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Online Access:FKE01
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Summary:The Hôtel-Dieu de Québec was founded in the 17th century to house the Augustinian Sisters, whose role included providing care and healing for the sick and the poor in the New France colonies. The mission of Le Monastère des Augustines is the protection of this cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible: on the one hand, through heritage and cultural visits, including to its museum; on the other, through the provision of holistic therapy sessions, wellness, and mindfulness, in echo of the original mission of the Sisters. Renovated and open to the public, Le Monastère des Augustines is open to all visitors and tourists, offering accommodation, a high-quality restaurant, and a range of therapy and wellness options. But the primary ambition is to serve and support personal and professional caregivers
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (9 Seiten) Illustrationen
DOI:10.1079/tourism.2021.0016

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