What to See & Do
Richelieu Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Richelieu Park | ★★☆☆☆ | Park | Self | Free |
| 02 | Square & Streets | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 03 | Notre-Dame Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 04 | Richelieu Art Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Paid |
| 05 | Richelieu History Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - History | Self | Paid |
| 06 | Halles | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 07 | St. Trinité Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Self | Free |
01. Richelieu Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Park
Visit Self
Cost Free
Richelieu Park is a large landscaped park.
Historically, the park was established in the 17th century by Cardinal Richelieu along with his castle as part of his grand estate. However, the castle no longer exists today; only the park remains.
02. Square & Streets
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Historically, the town was founded by Cardinal Richelieu in the early 17th century, designed as an ideal Renaissance city. The layout and architecture have remained largely unchanged since then, including the main square Place du Marché with its uniform facades and the main street Grande Rue.
03. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
Notre-Dame is an example of Baroque architecture. It was built in the 17th century as part of Cardinal Richelieu’s grand urban project.
04. Richelieu Art Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
A collector of artworks, Cardinal Richelieu owned one of the most significant collections of paintings and sculptures of his time in his castle. A portion of these masterpieces is now displayed at the Musée de Richelieu.
05. Richelieu History Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Hisory Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
In a fully restored 17th-century manor, you can explore the history of Cardinal Richelieu and the town of the same name through an interactive display.
06. Halles
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
Richelieu’s food market, held in a historic wooden building, takes place on Friday mornings.
07. St. Trinité Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Free
A very small white chapel located in an inner courtyard.
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