Founded by French explorer Champlain at the start of the 17th century, Quebec remains the only city in North America to have preserved its ramparts, which include numerous bastions, gates and defensive works still encircling Old Quebec. Old Quebec is an open-air museum that is best discovered on foot in the company of a local guide, it will charm you with its rich heritage which is reflected in its gastronomy, its architecture, its culture and its events. . Old Quebec is the destination par excellence for a romantic getaway, a family vacation.