Mike Yardley: History's grip in Old Québec City

"From the Dickensian atmosphere of glowing lamps and peeling church bells to quaint stone gabled houses, cobblestoned lanes, and horse-drawn caleche, Old Québec City or Vieux-Québec, is unstoppably picturesque. Charles Dickens wasn’t wrong with his summation of the Old City’s appeal: “Splendid views which burst upon the eye at every turn.” It is like a grand, evocative set of gorgeousness, a built landscape spanning 400 years, bestowed with World Heritage protection in 1985. It is the only North American walled city beyond Mexico, underpinning its proud sense of historical continuity. A city that clings to her French-speaking heritage and Gallic traditions. Home to the largest Francophone population outside of France, Québec City is where the dream of New France was born and died." Read Mike's full article article.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.