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Gaston Turcotte woodworking craft store, circa 1975

Gaston Turcotte woodworking craft store, circa 1975

Gaston Turcotte settled in Grondines in 1975. He bought a small storefront where he set up a modest boutique to sell his wood carvings. Conveniently located just off […]
Portelance family rug stall, circa 1948

Portelance family rug stall, circa 1948

Among the roadside stalls along Route 138, the Portelance family stall offers woven and hooked rugs made by the Portelance sisters and local residents. Skilled recyclers, they used […]
The former Hotel Le Jardin des Alliés, Grondines, circa 1920

The former Hotel Le Jardin des Alliés, Grondines, circa 1920

The Hotel Jardin des Alliés was a popular address in the early 20th century, when automobile tourism was booming in the province.  
Le moulin à farine (1986) (The Flour Mill), Thérèse Sauvageau

Le moulin à farine (1986) (The Flour Mill), Thérèse Sauvageau

The faubourg flour mill was probably built in 1775 by master flour-maker and builder Nicolas Marchant.
Donat Trottier’s craft store, June 1962

Donat Trottier’s craft store, June 1962

Over the course of the 20th century, numerous roadside kiosks sprang up. In Grondines, they sold local produce, handicrafts and antiques sought after by American tourists.