La Pinsonnière stands at 124 rue Saint-Raphaël in Cap-à-l'Aigle, part of La Malbaie and one of the most photographed villages on the Charlevoix coast. The property details describe five types of accommodation, all with river views: a studio with a queen bed and balcony, a studio with a king bed, a sofa bed and a balcony, a one-bedroom apartment, a two-bedroom apartment with a balcony and a business suite of about 700 square feet. Rooms have air conditioning, bathrobes and free WiFi, and the kitchens have full-size refrigerators and dishwashers, which makes the property feel more like a holiday apartment than a conventional hotel. Outside, there is a seasonal outdoor pool with umbrellas, two hot springs, a terrace, a garden and gas grills, and inside a lobby fireplace and an elevator. Parking is free, and the property is smoke-free.
Location and getting around
Cap-à-l'Aigle is a quiet village on the coast road, a few minutes from the Jardins du Cap-à-l'Aigle by car, and a short drive from the Casino de Charlevoix and Mont Grand-Fonds. The property details put the casino about 12 minutes away by car and the ski hill about 24 minutes away, so the stay is a base for the coast rather than a walkable town stay. You will want a car for the Hautes-Gorges park, the Pointe-Noire lookout and the other sights of the area, and for dinner, since an on-site restaurant is not described.
The rooms and the feel
With kitchens in the units and a mix of studios and apartments, this is a good choice for families, longer stays and anyone who likes to cook after a day out. The gas grills and the terrace encourage outdoor meals in summer, and the hot springs and fireplace add comfort in the cooler months. Because the units vary, check which type suits your group and whether you need the balcony, and ask about housekeeping and linen for longer stays.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it for a quiet, river-view base with space and a kitchen, especially in summer when the pool is open and the village is at its best. The pool is seasonal, so do not count on it outside the warm months. Services at a self-catering property are lighter than at a resort, so ask what is included at check-in, how to reach the owners and whether there is a restaurant or a grocery nearby.
Reserve early for summer weekends, when the village is busiest. The village setting makes it easy to walk to the gardens and the shore in the evening.
Why stay here
- ✓River-view rooms
- ✓Kitchens in the units
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Two hot springs
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Lobby fireplace
- ✓Gas grills
Good questions
Do the rooms have kitchens?+
Yes, the property details describe kitchens with full-size refrigerators and dishwashers in the units, which suits longer stays and families.
Is there a pool?+
There is a seasonal outdoor pool with umbrellas, plus two hot springs. Check the dates before you travel, since the pool is not open all year.
How far is it from the casino and the ski hill?+
The property details put the Casino de Charlevoix about 12 minutes away by car and Mont Grand-Fonds about 24 minutes away. The Jardins du Cap-à-l'Aigle are a few minutes by car.
