Bourg du Fargy

Fargy Village

A 17th-Century Fortified Village

Description

Bourg du Fargy, an important part of historic Quebec City, was also the heart of the Beauport district during the 17th- and 18th- centuries. The buildings found in this sector are a perfect example of the harmonious architectural variety found only in the earlier styles of construction. Some of the signature "Fargy style" include Victorian row houses with roofs edged in intricate cornices, and the alignment of their turreted facades. This historic area is rich with ancestral homes, a presbytery and convent, churches, and cathedrals. Most have stood through history either in whole or through post-fire re-bricking (and Quebec has had a few). This is a lovely step back in history.