Museum, historical/archaeological site

Manoir Mauvide-Genest

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Main entrance with steps
  • Side entrance at ground level at the rear
  • 4 floors served by an elevator (freight elevator)
Exterior of the establishment
Exterior of the establishment
Reserved parking spaces near the side entrance
Reserved parking spaces near the side entrance
Main entrance
Main entrance
Side entrance (at the back)
Side entrance (at the back)
Shop
Shop
Exhibition on the ground floor
Exhibition on the ground floor
Exhibition on the second floor
Exhibition on the second floor
Display items and informational signs
Display items and informational signs
Exhibition on the third floor
Exhibition on the third floor
Access to the elevator (freight elevator)
Access to the elevator (freight elevator)
Exhibition in the basement
Exhibition in the basement
Restroom - Basement
Restroom - Basement
Accessible shower stall - Basement
Accessible shower stall - Basement
Outdoor restroom building
Outdoor restroom building
Outdoor restrooms - Sink
Outdoor restrooms - Sink
Outdoor restroom - Stall
Outdoor restroom - Stall

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone
  • Type of obstacles : uneven

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Presence of a threshold : yes

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 2

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : thumb latch

Additional Information

The side entrance is located at the back of the building. There are no signs indicating its location.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : large gravel

Circulation aisle

  • Number of steps : 4

Access ramp

  • Access ramp available : no

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 3
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 8

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 78

Access to floors

  • Number of floors(total) : 4

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92
  • Level : one-level

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Door opening-Width (cm) : 84
  • Interior space-Width (cm) : 154
  • Interior space-Depth (cm) : 92
  • Control panel symbols and characters : without braille or raised

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : no

Directional signage

  • On-site directional signage-Quantity : insufficient
  • Visibility : hard to see from afar

Additional Information

All floors are accessible by elevator (freight elevator).
On the second and third floors, access to one section is via a narrow corridor (66 cm wide).

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 76

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : thumb latch

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 96

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Horizontal component-Height (cm) : 88

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Sink

  • Type of faucet : round
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 89
  • Clearance available : yes

Service signage

  • Use of pictograms : alone

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 76

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : thumb latch

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 93

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Horizontal component-Height (cm) : 88

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Urinal

  • Edge-Height (cm) : 63

Sink

  • Type of faucet : round
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 89
  • Clearance available : yes

Service signage

  • Use of pictograms : alone

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Counter

  • Counter type : sales
  • Surface height (cm) : 71

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : wireless

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 75

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient
  • Color contrast between text and surface : sufficient
  • Reading aids available : no

Additional Information

Guided tours are available.
Information panels are placed at varying heights (between 100 cm and 150 cm).

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor

Additional Information

There are two parking lots located far from the entrance on either side of the building.
A few reserved parking spaces are available at the rear of the building, near the high school entrance. These reserved spaces are not marked or signposted.

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 2,6

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 81

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : round

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Grab bar available : no

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 88
  • Clearance available : yes

Additional Information

Access to the outdoor restroom building is via a steep ramp (9%).

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 2,6

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 81

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : round

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 87

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Grab bar available : no

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 88
  • Clearance available : yes

Additional Information

Access to the outdoor restroom building is via a steep ramp (9%).

Description

Discover the Mauvide-Genest Manor (1734), a jewel of architectural heritage from the French Regime. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 18th century at this unique stately home, where you’ll learn about the Mauvide-Genest couple and daily life in New France.

Contact details

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

418 829 2630 /

info@manoirmauvidegenest.com

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