Package « Heritage and flavours of Lanaudière »

D1 | Arrival in Saint-Thomas – Berthierville (2 nights)

Take the road and follow the gourmet circuit « Between the river and the land », partly along the Chemin du Roy and crossing the magnificent Berthier Islands and let yourself be charmed by the Lanaudière vineyards, farms and fields of succulent berries! Stop to learn about the region’s produce, starting with a tasting of 5 wines from the Saint-Thomas vineyard, which also produces asparagus. For those with a sweet tooth, a stop should also be made at the artisan bakery Délices d’Antan, famous for its delicious old-fashioned donuts!

D2 | Saint-Jean-de-Matha

On the way to Saint-Jean-de-Matha for a incursion into the universe of the strongest man in the world, Louis Cyr! Maison Louis Cyr will introduce you to various aspects of the life of this icon, from his childhood to his circus life, including his travels and his exploits. To continue your day in style, stop by the Abbaye Val-Notre-Dame store to discover many local products such as caramels, chocolates, forest products, marinades and more! You can also enjoy their hiking trails in the forest and depending on the time of year, you can participate in a guided hike in the forest. And why not stop at the Gingerbread House and the Simon Turcotte Confiturier boutique on your way?

D3 | Berthierville – Return

To end your trip in the Berthier region and its islands, do not hesitate to take a trip to the Gilles-Villeneuve museum to learn more about the history of the Villeneuve family in the different spheres of motorsport. If you want to stretch your legs, the hiking trails of the Société de conservation, interpretation et de recherche de Berthier and its islands, along swamps and marshes are ideal for a beautiful walk!