Gîte Au Perchoir is a small bed and breakfast at 443 chemin du Cap-aux-Rets, a few minutes from downtown Baie-Saint-Paul, and it is one of the best-value ways to stay in the heart of Charlevoix. The tourism details describe three rooms, each with a private bathroom and a private entrance, plus a shared living room and terrace. Breakfast is included and is described as a substantial morning meal with local foods, which is a good way to start a day of gallery visits or skiing. The house overlooks the St. Lawrence River and Isle-aux-Coudres, and it is described as open year round. A front desk, bedding and internet access are provided, and some units have a television. Because there are only three rooms, you can expect a personal welcome and local advice, from where to eat to which viewpoints are best at sunset, and the atmosphere is closer to a home than to a hotel.
Location and getting around
The house is on a hillside road a few minutes from Baie-Saint-Paul, so the art trail, the Laiterie Charlevoix and the restaurants of rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste are a short drive away. Le Massif de Charlevoix is a drive to the east, and the ferry to Isle-aux-Coudres leaves from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, along the coast. A car is necessary, and in winter you should ask about road conditions and parking on the hill, since slopes can be icy.
The rooms and the feel
With three rooms and private entrances, guests have privacy, and the shared living room and terrace give a place to relax or meet other travellers. The views of the river and the island are the main attraction, and the terrace is a good place for coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at sunset. The details do not list a room count beyond three, nor the size of each room, so ask the hosts about bed types, bathroom layout and whether you can bring children or pets.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it for a friendly, personal stay at a moderate price, especially if you value breakfast and local knowledge over hotel services. It does not have a spa, restaurant or pool, and with so few rooms it fills quickly in summer and during ski holidays, so book early.
Check-in times and house rules vary from one bed and breakfast to another, so confirm them before you arrive, and ask whether breakfast has dietary options. Guests often say that the hosts' recommendations are the best part of a stay in a small house like this.
Why stay here
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Three guest rooms
- ✓Private bathrooms
- ✓Private entrances
- ✓Shared living room
- ✓Terrace
- ✓River and island views
- ✓Open year round
Good questions
How many rooms does the gîte have?+
Three, each with a private bathroom and a private entrance, plus a shared living room and terrace.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, the tourism details say breakfast is included and describe it as a substantial meal with local foods.
Is it open in winter?+
It is described as open year round. Ask the hosts about winter parking and road conditions on the hill when you book.
