Attractions

Manoir Mauvide-Genest

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

  • Exterior parking lot
  • Coarse gravel ground
  • No parking space for handicapped persons

  • Reception counter too high : 103 cm
  • Reception desk: no clearance under the desk
  • Elevator
  • Elevator: raised character control buttons

Additional information

    • Elevator : Maximum capacity of 341 Kg

      • Main entrance
      • More than two steps : 5 steps
      • No ramp

      • No information panel about another accessible entrance
      • No-step entrance

      • Washroom : accessible with help
      • Entrance: sub-standard toilet room door width : 75 cm
      • Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
      • Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
      • Accessible toilet stall: manoeuvring space larger tham 1.2 mx 1.2 m
      • Accessible toilet stall: more than 87.5 cm of clear space area on the side
      • Accessible toilet stall: horizontal grab bar at the left

      • Washroom : accessible with help
      • Entrance: sub-standard toilet room door width : 75 cm
      • Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
      • Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
      • Accessible toilet stall: manoeuvring space larger tham 1.2 mx 1.2 m
      • Accessible toilet stall: more than 87.5 cm of clear space area on the side
      • Accessible toilet stall: horizontal grab bar at right located between 84 cm and 92 cm from the ground

      • All sections are accessible.
      • Path of travel between display shelves exceeds 92 cm
      • Displays height: less than 1.2 m
      • Cash stand is too high : 103 cm
      • Checkout counter: removable card payment machine

      • Located : au caveau
      • Exhibit space adapted for disabled persons
      • All sections are accessible.
      • Path of travel between display tables exceeds 92 cm
      • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
      • Direct lighting in certain parts of exhibit : 30 %
      • No tactile exploration permitted in exhibit.
      • Audio guides with volume controls available

      Additional information

        • Guided tour available

          • Ground floor
          • Exhibit space adapted for disabled persons
          • All sections are accessible.
          • Path of travel between display tables exceeds 92 cm
          • Descriptive labels located below 1.2 m
          • No guided tours available
          • No direct lighting on displayed objects
          • Audio guides with volume controls available

          Additional information

            • Guided tour available

              • Located at : 1 floor
              • Exhibit space adapted for disabled persons
              • All sections are accessible.
              • Path of travel between display tables exceeds 92 cm
              • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
              • No direct lighting on displayed objects
              • No tactile exploration permitted in exhibit.
              • Audio guides with volume controls available

              Additional information

                • Guided tour avalaible

                  • Located at : 2 floor
                  • All sections are accessible.
                  • Path of travel exceeds 92 cm
                  • All seating accessible to disabled persons
                  • Seating available for companions
                  • No hearing assistance system

                  • Entrance: fixed ramp
                  • Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
                  • Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
                  • Accessible toilet stall: manoeuvring space larger tham 1.2 mx 1.2 m
                  • Accessible toilet stall: more than 87.5 cm of clear space area on the side
                  • Accessible toilet stall: no grab bar near the toilet
                  • Entrance: with colored stripes/patterns at both ends

                  Description

                  Discover the Mauvide-Genest manor (1734), a splendid example of the architectural heritage of the French regime. For a taste of the 18th-century, come visit this seigniorial home where we tell you the story of the Mauvide-Genest couple and their day-to-day life in New France.

                  Contact details

                  4818, chemin Royal, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec

                  418 829 2630,

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