Establishment details
Exterior surface
- Surface type : concrete
Exterior surface
- Surface type : wood
Circulation aisle
- Number of steps : 10
Staircase-Handrails
- Presence of handrails : no
Door-Thresholds
- Exterior threshold present : yes
- Interior threshold present : yes
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 82
Door-Handles
- Exterior handle type : thumb latch
- Interior handle type : round
Access to floors
- All floors are accessible : no
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : no
Interior surface
- Surface type : wood
Circulation corridor
- Clear width (cm) : 92
Staircase
- Step depth : irregular
Staircase-Handrails
- Presence of handrails : on both sides
- Height (cm) : 78
Counter
- Counter type : welcome
- Surface height (cm) : 80
- Clearance available : no
Additional Information
The only way to move between floors is by stairs.
Some sections require passing through a narrow doorway (58 cm to 78 cm). There is a step at the entrance to some rooms.
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 82
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 76
Toilet-Grab bar (side)
- Location : right side
- Type of grab bar : diagonal
Toilet-Grab bar (back)
- Type of grab bar : horizontal
- Grab bar-Height (cm) : 92
Sink
- Counter surface height (cm) : 76
- Clearance available : yes
Additional Information
Three-story tour.
Guided tours are available. Self-guided tours are also possible using an information sheet and by following the route marked by numbers on the walls and floor.
Trail-Surface
- Main surface type : compacted stone dust
- Secondary surface type : lawn
- Type of trail markings : change of surface type
Additional Information
Path through the garden of the Chapais House. Accessible via a sloping path from the parking lot.
Additional Information
An information sheet is available to accompany your visit.
Additional Information
A virtual tour of select rooms is available on the Maison Chapais website.
Additional Information
A podcast about the gardens at Maison Chapais is available on the website.
No hands-on exploration allowed.
Exterior surface
- Surface type : asphalt
Parking-Information
- Parking type : outdoor
- Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0
Reserved parking
- Entrance distance : away from entrance
Additional Information
You'll need to go up some stairs and walk down a steep hill to reach the nearest parking lot.
Description
Built in 1833 and designated a historic monument, this house was once home to Jean-Charles Chapais, one of the Fathers of Confederation. A tour will allow you to explore the house and its furnishings, as well as the gardens outside.
2, route 132 Est, Saint-Denis-De La Bouteillerie, Québec
418 498-2353 /
infos@maisonchapais.com
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