Manoir Belle Plage is a lodging in Carleton-sur-Mer, the seaside town on the Baie des Chaleurs on the south coast of the Gaspé Peninsula. The bay is known for its comparatively warm water and long sandy spit, and the town has a beach, a marina, a mountain with a lookout and a relaxed summer atmosphere that differs from the dramatic cliffs on the northern and eastern coasts. The name suggests a manor-style property near the beach, but room types, dining, facilities, views and the season it is open are details we do not list, so check them when you book. Carleton is a sensible base for the southern coast, within reach of Miguasha National Park, the fossil site, and the historic site at Paspébiac. Prices are highest in July and August and lower outside summer, when some businesses close.
Location and getting around
Carleton-sur-Mer is roughly two hours from Gaspé town by road along the south coast, and about an hour from Miguasha National Park, which is reached across the bay from the New Brunswick side. Paspébiac lies further east along the coast road, and Percé is a longer drive. The town has restaurants, shops and a waterfront, and the beach is the main attraction in warm weather. A car is the best way to see the coast, and you should check parking when you book.
The rooms and the feel
A manor-style lodging tends to feel more individual than a chain hotel, with a quieter atmosphere. We do not list bed types, bathrooms, breakfast, WiFi or other facilities here, so check them when you book, and ask about water views and the walk to the beach if those matter. If you are bringing children, check whether family rooms are available, and if you are visiting for a special occasion, ask whether the property can help with restaurant bookings.
Who it suits and what to know: choose Manoir Belle Plage if you want a beach-town stay, a gentler landscape than the cliffs of Forillon, or a base for the southern coast. It suits couples and families who like a relaxed summer rhythm. July and August are the busiest, and rooms near the beach can sell out, so book early. Outside summer, many businesses close, and the weather can be cool and windy, so check which services are open.
Ask about cancellation terms, and compare weekdays with weekends if your dates are flexible. If you plan to see Miguasha, check its opening season before you build a day around it. Bring a light jacket for evenings by the water even in July, since the breeze off the bay can be cool.
Why stay here
- ✓Carleton-sur-Mer location
- ✓Manor-style lodging
- ✓Near the beach
- ✓Baie des Chaleurs setting
- ✓Dining (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓WiFi (check when you book)
- ✓Seasonal opening (check dates)
Good questions
Where is Manoir Belle Plage?+
In Carleton-sur-Mer, the seaside town on the Baie des Chaleurs on the south coast of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Is it near the beach?+
The name points to a beach setting, and Carleton has a long beach. Check the walking distance when you book.
Is it open in winter?+
Many south-coast businesses close or reduce hours outside summer, so confirm dates before you plan a stay in the colder months.
