Your stay — Les maisonnettes de l'anse
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The Property — Les maisonnettes de l'anse
Les maisonnettes de l'anse sits on a quiet cove in Percé, with nine self-catering cottages that feel more like a neighbour’s well-kept summer place than a hotel. The lobby is a small, wood-panelled reception area with nautical prints and a stack of local trail maps — no fuss, no foyer music. Each cottage has a full kitchen and outdoor deck, making it ideal for families or couples who want to cook their own lobster and eat it looking at the bay. It suits independent travellers who prefer a base with character over resort amenities.
Chronicles of Quebec
Percé began as a seasonal Mi'kmaq fishing camp before French settlers arrived in the 17th century. The village grew around cod fishing, then herring and lobster, with the iconic Percé Rock serving as a landmark for sailors. In the late 1800s, the railway reached Gaspé, turning Percé into a summer retreat for Quebec's English-speaking elite, who built the grand wooden hotels that burned or were demolished mid-century. Today it's a mixed francophone-anglophone village of about 3,000, galvanised by tourism and marine research at the nearby Bonaventure Island bird sanctuary. Contemporary Percé balances its working harbour with a relaxed, outdoorsy identity — think whale-watching tours, art galleries and fish shacks in equal measure.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quebec guide →Best months
July and August for reliably warm seas (up to 18°C) and the full run of boat tours, plus September for calm crowds, clear skies and peak whale activity without summer road traffic.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by school holidays and the Festival en Chanson de Percé in mid-August. Hotel rates at Les maisonnettes double from June levels; book by February for the standard two-night minimum.
Budget shoulder season
June offers discounts of 20-30% off August rates, with fewer cars on Route 132 and the first whale sightings. Late September sees further drops and spectacular foliage colours on the cliffs.
Weather & packing
The Gaspé Peninsula is notorious for rapid fog banks rolling in from the Gulf of St Lawrence, even in July. Pack layered clothing — a fleece, a waterproof shell and sturdy walking shoes for wet rocks — regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Quebec
- Route 132 bridge repairs near l'Anse-à-Beaufils have caused 15-minute delays since May; expect single-lane alternating traffic into late July.
- Microbrasserie Le Naufrageur opened a new taproom on rue de la Rivière in June 2025, with a dozen local beers and a takeaway cider slushy window.
- Bonaventure Island ferry services now run hourly from 8am to 6pm (last return 4.30pm); bird count this year is the highest since 2019, so expect longer queues on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to Les maisonnettes de l'anse, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Corner rooms at the end of hallways offer more peace and often extra windows. Ask for a top-floor south-facing room for better light and less overhead noise.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms right next to the lift, stairwell, or ice machine get footfall noise. Also skip ground floor rooms near the lobby or breakfast area — they pick up early morning clatter.
Best views
For a 3-star motel-style property, ask for a corner unit on the upper floor facing away from the road — you'll get treeline or hill views instead of the car park.
Quietest floors
Top floor is usually quietest because no one walks above you, and you're further from street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Exterior-corridor motels let sound travel. Pick a unit away from the ice machine and main stairwell. Earplugs help if walls are thin.
Insider tips
1. Book direct by phone — smaller hotels often save their best room for callers, and you can ask specifics about the actual building layout. 2. If the hotel has a motel-style layout, request a room far from any exterior lamp posts — they can buzz all night.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Les maisonnettes de l'anse
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps down; no login required (open network)
No lift; all rooms are on upper floors accessed by historic stairs
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader; no physical papers; the building is a restored 19th-century townhouse
Check-in from 16:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00 if room ready; late checkout until 12:00 free, after 12:00 until 14:00 charge of CAD 50, after 14:00 full extra night
Free storage at front desk for early arrivals or after checkout
No step-free access; entrance has two steps, no ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Garage Jean-Paul Tardif (3-minute walk at 36 Rue Dauphine), CAD 28 per night; no EV charging on premises
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CAD 3.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a CAD 100-200 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parc patrimonial William-Cormier — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Most travellers use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux which charge poor rates and fees.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, even for small purchases; contactless and mobile pay are common.
Restaurants: 15–20% before tax. Taxis: 10–15%. Hotel porters: $2–$5 per bag. Housekeeping: $2–$5 per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a café or convenience store: about $2.50–$3.50.
A sandwich or bowl of soup from a deli or bistro: roughly $12–$16.
A main course (e.g. poutine or pasta) at a casual pub or diner: $18–$25.
Food trucks and stands around Place d'Youville and the Old Port area for poutine, hot dogs, and crêpes, $8–$15.
Metro, Provigo, and IGA are the main supermarket chains in Quebec City.
Shopping centres like Place Sainte-Foy and Laurier Québec have chain stores; Saint-Jean Street has independent boutiques.
A single RTC bus fare is $3.75; a day pass is $9.25. From the airport, the RTC bus 76 connects to the city centre for $3.75.
Eat lunch specials (table d'hôte) rather than dinner. Visit free attractions like the Plains of Abraham and the Old City ramparts. Buy a weekly transit pass if staying longer than a few days.
Good to know — Quebec
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Emergency Contacts
QuebecWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Quebec, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Les maisonnettes de l'anse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) → Chauveau Ouest & St-Louis
💡 Get off at St-Louis & Chauveau Ouest, then walk 6 minutes. Exact change required; buy a reloadable RFID card at the airport kiosk for easier transfers.
Gare du Palais (train station) → Auberge La Goéliche
💡 This express bus runs along Boulevard Charest then up Henri-IV. Sit on the left side for river views near the end. Off-peak runs can be 10 min late.
Montreal Central Station → Gare du Palais, Québec City
💡 Buy economy tickets 14 days ahead for the best price. From Gare du Palais, catch RTC #801 or take a 20-min Uber to the hotel.
Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) → Auberge La Goéliche
💡 Book a flat-rate taxi through the airport's official booth to avoid surge pricing. Tipping 10–15% is standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Les maisonnettes de l'anse?
Corner rooms at the end of hallways offer more peace and often extra windows. Ask for a top-floor south-facing room for better light and less overhead noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Les maisonnettes de l'anse?
Rooms right next to the lift, stairwell, or ice machine get footfall noise. Also skip ground floor rooms near the lobby or breakfast area — they pick up early morning clatter.
Is Les maisonnettes de l'anse noisy?
Exterior-corridor motels let sound travel. Pick a unit away from the ice machine and main stairwell. Earplugs help if walls are thin.
Which rooms have the best views at Les maisonnettes de l'anse?
For a 3-star motel-style property, ask for a corner unit on the upper floor facing away from the road — you'll get treeline or hill views instead of the car park.
What are insider tips for staying at Les maisonnettes de l'anse?
1. Book direct by phone — smaller hotels often save their best room for callers, and you can ask specifics about the actual building layout. 2. If the hotel has a motel-style layout, request a room far from any exterior lamp posts — they can buzz all night.
What time is check-in at Les maisonnettes de l'anse?
Check-in at Les maisonnettes de l'anse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Les maisonnettes de l'anse have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps down; no login required (open network)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Les maisonnettes de l'anse?
CAD 3.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Les maisonnettes de l'anse?
A sandwich or bowl of soup from a deli or bistro: roughly $12–$16.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Les maisonnettes de l'anse?
A single RTC bus fare is $3.75; a day pass is $9.25. From the airport, the RTC bus 76 connects to the city centre for $3.75.
When is the best time to visit Quebec?
July and August for reliably warm seas (up to 18°C) and the full run of boat tours, plus September for calm crowds, clear skies and peak whale activity without summer road traffic.
Top Attractions in Quebec
💡 Come at dusk for the free sound-and-light show on the square's buildings (projected on walls, May–October, starts at 9:00 PM).
💡 Visit on a free Sunday but get there by 10:00—queue forms fast. The permanent First Peoples exhibition is top-notch.
💡 Skip the main tourist drag on Rue Saint-Jean—cut into the side alleys like Rue des Jardins for quieter spots and cheaper cafes.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and see the mist over the St. Lawrence. Free guided tours run in summer but you need to book online.
💡 Take the 800 bus from downtown (€3.50) instead of a tour. Walk down the staircase on the east side—less crowded and better photos. Free to enter the park.