Le Monastère des Augustines

Located in the heart of Old Québec, Le Monastère des Augustines occupies the historic wings of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec monastery (1639), which was the birthplace of the first hospital on the continent, north of Mexico. Sensitively restored, Le Monastère offers a unique wellness experience and many imaginative ways to connect with the Augustinian Sisters' remarkable heritage – all within a secular environment. The transformation of the former cloister into experiential accommodation offers a peaceful oasis that nourishes the inner life.

Located in Old Québec, Le Monastère des Augustines occupies the historic wings of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec monastery (1639), the site of the first hospital north of Mexico. The onsite museum has 1000 items from its collection of 40 000 artefacts on display. The permanent exhibition traces the history of the Augustinian Sisters, their social involvement and their work caring for the sick, as well the evolution of medicine through the ages. Re-Connect, a temporary exhibition, is based on the theme of renewal and takes a museotherapy approach.

The Monastère des Augustines occupies the historic wings of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec monastery (1639), the site of the first hospital on the continent, north of Mexico. Completely restored and redesigned, it offers a unique experience in holistic health, along with a rare opportunity to learn more about the heritage of the Augustinian Sisters: experiential accommodations, museum, archives, programs, conferences, concerts, workshops, healthful restaurant, boutique, specialized care and more.

Le Vivoir is a place where our guests and day pass holders can lounge and enjoy a nutritious meal in a relaxing setting. The menus are flexible and diverse. Prioritizing local, seasonal and organic products, we offer a wide selection of vegetarian dishes, fish, meats, vegetables and cereal products to choose from. The take-out counter provides healthy meals and take-out dishes to all our visitors, whether they’re staying with us or just passing through.

Our professional team offers yoga courses, body care and massages to restore your physical and mental wellness. All of these services are provided in the historical monastery buildings, as peaceful and inspiring a setting as you could hope for. Different packages incorporating these services are available. To assist you in attaining improved well-being, we provide dietary advice, a number of handy tools and a post-session follow-up.