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		<title>Visite Manoir d&#8217;Youville – Chateauguay – le 10 decembre, 2018</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pour changer de rythme, la séance du conseil de ce mois-ci s’est tenue au Manoir d’Youville situé sur l’île St Bernard à Châteauguay. Une belle île remplie d&#8217;animaux et d&#8217;activités pour toute la famille, toute l&#8217;année. La ville a acheté cette partie de l&#8217;île, qui appartenait autrefois aux religieuses, pour un couvent et une maison [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-438" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="155" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px" /></a><span class="tlid-translation translation">Pour changer de rythme, la séance du conseil de ce mois-ci s’est tenue au Manoir d’Youville situé sur l’île St Bernard à Châteauguay. Une belle île remplie d&#8217;animaux et d&#8217;activités pour toute la famille, toute l&#8217;année. La ville a acheté cette partie de l&#8217;île, qui appartenait autrefois aux religieuses, pour un couvent et une maison de soins hospitaliers, mais a maintenant pris le rôle d&#8217;un <span class="" title="">hôtel style de villégiature</span> dans un cadre magnifique.<a href="https://pierrem.ca/2018/12/12/manoir-dyouville-visit-chateauguay-december-10th-2018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> (English Version available here)</a>.<br />
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<p><span class="tlid-translation translation">On m&#8217;a donné l&#8217;occasion de visiter l&#8217;hôtel avant le début de la réunion et j&#8217;ai pu prendre quelques photos. Ce qui suit sont mes opinions honnêtes, et je n’ai pas été rémunéré pour promouvoir cet endroit, mais seulement encouragé à partager mes expériences et à mentionner tout ce qu’il a à offrir.</span><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-1" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-445" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18-294x300.jpg" alt="" width="147" height="151" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18-294x300.jpg 294w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18-768x785.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18-1002x1024.jpg 1002w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18.jpg 1251w" sizes="(max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px" /></a></p>
<p><span class="tlid-translation translation">Mes premières impressions sur ce lieu sont celles d&#8217;une institution historique, avec quelques équipements modernes. L&#8217;ensemble du bâtiment était impeccablement propre et bien entretenu. Les couloirs étaient bien éclairés, les œuvres d&#8217;art ornaient les murs, et même des petites attentions telles que des tables d&#8217;appoint avec des vraies plantes, des lampes, du matériel de lecture et même des infuseurs d&#8217;huiles essentielles emplissaient l&#8217;air d&#8217;odeurs fraîches.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-2" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-447" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="146" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px" /></a><span class="tlid-translation translation">De l&#8217;extérieur, je suis entré dans une salle clair et propre avec un grand sapin de Noël décoré. J&#8217;ai été accueillie par l&#8217;hôtesse très polie à la réception et le directeur de l&#8217;hôtel récemment nommé avec un comportement très positif et énergique. Il avait hâte de montrer tout le travail accompli en si peu de temps.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-3" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-435" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="142" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px" /></a><span class="tlid-translation translation">Une chose que je ne savais pas à propos du Manoir, c&#8217;est qu&#8217;il y a trois salles de bal pouvant être louées pour divers événements, tels que des anniversaires, des fêtes et des mariages. Capable d&#8217;accueillir des groupes de 60 à 150 invités, avec service de bar et buffet disponible. Les résidents bénéficient d&#8217;un rabais pour organiser des événements ici. Outre les salles de bal, plusieurs salles de conférence peuvent être réservées dans tout le bâtiment.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-4" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-446" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="161" height="107" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px" /></a><span class="tlid-translation translation">Au rez-de-chaussée, il y a une salle de pause-café avec une machine à café en k-tasse (des tasses et des dosettes sont disponibles à la réception pour 1,50$). Les chambres ne disposent pas d&#8217;une horloge ni de télévision, mais il y a une salle de télé disponible, et les horloges sont situées dans les couloirs partout dans le bâtiment. Une grande cafétéria offre des repas style buffet pour tous les clients de l&#8217;hôtel et les visiteurs de l&#8217;île.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-5" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-441" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="153" height="102" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px" /></a><span class="tlid-translation translation">Les chambres sont compactes, mais semblent confortables. Une suite de deux <a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-6" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-442" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="192" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15-200x300.jpg 200w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" /></a>pièces telle que celle présentée coûte environ 100$ par nuit (plus un rabais de 10% pour les résidents) et comprend le petit-déjeuner. Un lit double dans une chambre et un lit-sofa dans l&#8217;autre chambre a coté. Deux tables, un <span class="" title="">espace de rangement</span> et une salle de bain complète avec baignoire et douche. Cependant, toutes les chambres ne possèdent pas ces caractéristiques. Puisqu&#8217;il s&#8217;agissait d&#8217;un monastère, la plupart des plus de 200 chambres n&#8217;offrent que des équipements de <a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-7" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-439" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="110" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px" /></a>base, avec un lit simple, un bureau et une chaise, ainsi que des toilettes et une douche communes dans le couloir. La chambre d&#8217;hôtel peut sembler petite, mais les invités ont également accès à des salles de lecture, offrant une variété de livres et de chaises confortables, ainsi que des salles communes joliment décorées et de style d&#8217;époque.</span></p>
<p><span class="tlid-translation translation">Les autres commodités offertes aux invités incluent le wifi gratuit, une piscine exterieure et une salle de massage. Et accès gratuit à la réserve faunique de cette île. Bien que le petit-déjeuner soit compris dans le séjour, diner et souper est disponibles avec des frais supplémentaires.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-8" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-444" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="152" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px" /></a><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-9" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-449" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="113" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px" /></a><span class="tlid-translation translation">Le service à la clientèle est généralement ce qui fait ou défait une entreprise, et je dois dire que le personnel que j&#8217;ai rencontré était le plus sympathique et accommodant que j&#8217;ai trouvé dans n&#8217;importe quel séjour à l&#8217;hôtel. Très désireux de répondre à toutes les questions que j&#8217;ai posées, ils étaient fiers de leur travail et du bâtiment où ils se trouvaient.<br />
</span></p>
<p><span class="tlid-translation translation">J&#8217;ai deja mentionné que cet endroit était propre de façon irréprochable, mais je dois dire à nouveau à quel point j&#8217;étais impressionné par le fait qu&#8217;un bâtiment aussi vaste puisse être si bien entretenu. Et il faisait très froid la nuit à l&#8217;extérieur, mais il faisait très chaud et accueillant dans toutes les pièces que j&#8217;ai visitées, y compris les installations sanitaires, où se trouvaient des éviers immaculés et des toilettes avec un poush-poush <span class="" title="">ça sent bon</span> et des savons parfumés. Même le <span title="">carreaux</span> dans les cabines de douche a été nettoyé dans un facon, ce que la plupart des grands hôtels renommés ne peuvent même pas obtenir.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-10" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-433" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="137" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px" /></a><span class="tlid-translation translation">La réunion du conseil est sur le point de commencer et la dernière pièce que j&#8217;ai visitée était la grande chapelle de deux étages pouvant accueillir des centaines d&#8217;invités. Les services religieux ne sont plus offerts ici, mais la sensation de paix et de sérénité coule toujours de cette pièce, jusqu&#8217;au grand orgue de l&#8217;église et à l&#8217;art en verre peint aux fenêtres.</span></p>
<p><span class="tlid-translation translation">Je vais vous laisser maintenant car j&#8217;apprécie certaines de ces délicieuses <span class="" title="">gateries</span> préparées ici à l&#8217;hôtel.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-11" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-453 " src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="151" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01-300x225.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01-768x576.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px" /></a><span class="tlid-translation translation">Merci d&#8217;avoir pris à lire cette mini critique, et j&#8217;espère que vous décidez de visiter cet endroit. Comme le maire et tout le personnel l’ont dit, c’est notre hôtel et nous devons faire connaître ce trésor caché.</span></p>
<p><span class="tlid-translation translation">Je travaille également sur la récapitulation de la réunion du conseil de lundi, elle devrait être en ligne sous peu. Une fois de plus, beaucoup de sujets intéressants ont été abordés et des discussions animées, presque toujours présentes.<br />
</span></p>
<p><span class="tlid-translation translation">Merci encore!</span></p>
<p>Pierre</p>
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		<title>Manoir d&#8217;Youville Visit – Chateauguay – December 10th, 2018</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pierre M.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For a change of pace, the council meeting this month was held at the &#8220;Manoir d&#8217;Youville&#8221; located on Ile St Bernard in Chateauguay. A beautiful island filled with wildlife and activities for the entire family, all year round. The city purchased this portion of the island, which was once owned by the nuns, for a [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-438" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="155" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-11.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px" /></a>For a change of pace, the council meeting this month was held at the &#8220;Manoir d&#8217;Youville&#8221; located on Ile St Bernard in Chateauguay. A beautiful island filled with wildlife and activities for the entire family, all year round. The city purchased this portion of the island, which was once owned by the nuns, for a convent and hospital care home, but now has taken on the role of a retreat hotel in beautiful surroundings. <a href="https://pierrem.ca/2019/01/09/visite-manoir-dyouville-chateauguay-le-10-decembre-2018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Version francaise disponible ici)</a>.</p>
<p>I was given the opportunity to tour the hotel prior to the start of the meeting, and was able to snap a few photos along the way to share. The following are my honest opinions, and I was not compensated to promote this place at all, only encouraged to share my experiences, and mention all that it has to offer. <a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-1" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-445" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18-294x300.jpg" alt="" width="147" height="151" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18-294x300.jpg 294w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18-768x785.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18-1002x1024.jpg 1002w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-18.jpg 1251w" sizes="(max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px" /></a></p>
<p>My first impressions of this place are of a historic institution, dotted with signs of modern amenities. The entire building was immaculately clean and well maintained. Hallways were well lit, artwork adorned the walls, and even the little touches such as side tables with potted plants, lamps, reading material and even essential oil infusers filled the air with fresh scents.</p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-2" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-447" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="146" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-20.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px" /></a>From the outside, I walked into a bright and clean lobby with a large decorated Christmas tree. I was greeted by the very polite hostess at the front desk, and the newly appointed hotel manager with a very positive and energetic demeanor. He was eager to show off all the work that had been accomplished in such a short time.</p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-3" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-435" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="142" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-08.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px" /></a>One thing that I never knew about the Manoir was that there are 3 ballrooms available for anyone to rent out for various events, such as birthdays, parties and weddings. Capable of hosting groups from 60 to 150 guests, including bar and buffet service available. Residents are offered a discount to host events here. Along with the ballrooms, there are several conference rooms throughout the building that can be reserved for any business event.</p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-4" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-446" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="161" height="107" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-19.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px" /></a>On the ground floor there is a coffee break room with a k-cup coffee machine, (cups and coffee pods can be obtained at the front desk for a modest $1.50) Guest rooms don&#8217;t have clocks or televisions, however there is a TV room available, and clocks are located in the hallways throughout the building. A large cafeteria offers buffet style dining for all guests of the hotel and visitors to the island.</p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-5" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-441" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="153" height="102" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-14.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px" /></a>Rooms are compact, but appear comfortable. A two room suite such as this one displayed goes for approximately $100 per night (pl<a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-6" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-442" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="192" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15-200x300.jpg 200w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-15.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" /></a>us a 10% rebate for residents), and includes breakfast. A double bed in one room, with a pull out sofa bed in the next. Two desks, closet space and a full washroom with bath and shower. Not every room has these features though. Since this was a monastery, most of the over 200 rooms offer only basic features, with a simple bed, desk and chair, and a communal washroom and shower down the hall. The actual hotel room may seem small, however guests also have access to reading rooms, with a variety of <a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-7" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-439" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="110" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-12.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px" /></a>books and comfortable chairs to sit in, and beautifully decorated, period style communal rooms for guests to entertain in.</p>
<p>Other amenities offered to guests include free wifi, swimming pool, and massage room. And free access to the wildlife preserve on this island. While breakfast is included with the nightly stay, lunch an supper are available at an additional cost.</p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-8" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-444" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="152" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-17.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px" /></a><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-9" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-449" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="113" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-22.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px" /></a>Customer service is usually what makes or breaks a business, and I must say that the staff that I met were the most friendly and accommodating that I&#8217;ve found in any hotel stay. Very eager to answer any questions I asked, and they had a sense of pride for their work and the building they were in.</p>
<p>I mentioned how clean this place was before, but I must say again how impressed I was that such a large building can be so well maintained. <a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-21.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-10" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-448" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-21-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="109" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-21.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px" /></a>And it was a very cold night outside but it was so warm and welcoming in every room I visited, including the washroom facilities, that offered the little things such as immaculate sinks and toilets with a smell-good dispenser, and scented soaps. Even the grout in the shower stalls was scrubbed down and clean, something that most big name hotel resorts can&#8217;t even get right.</p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-11" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-433" src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="137" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-06.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px" /></a>The council meeting is about to begin, so the last room I visited was the large two story chapel, with room for hundreds of guests. Religious services are no longer offered here, but the feel of peace and serenity still flow from this room, down to the large church organ and painted glass art on the windows.</p>
<p>I will leave you now as I enjoy some of these delicious treats prepared here at the hotel.</p>
<p><a href="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-12" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-453 " src="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="151" srcset="https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01-300x225.jpg 300w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01-768x576.jpg 768w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://pierrem.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CHAT-YOUV-121018-A01.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px" /></a>Thank you for taking to read this mini review, and I hope you decide to check this place out. As the mayor and all the staff said, this is our hotel, and we need to get the word out about this hidden treasure.</p>
<p>I am also working on the recap from Monday&#8217;s council meeting, it should be online shortly. There were a lot of interesting topics brought up, once again, and some heated discussions, which are almost always present.</p>
<p>Thanks Again!</p>
<p>Pierre</p>
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