A century-old haven of peace that is committed to the future
As soon as you climb the grand exterior staircase, turn around to admire the fantastic seascape, step through the front door, and find yourself in the reception hall, you know you've just entered a very special place.
The low, coffered ceilings reflect the distant origins of this building, inaugurated in 1892. Located in the heart of the village of Grande-Vallée, a few steps from the wharf and the beach, the Hôtel-motel Grande-Vallée and its restaurant L'Aubergine welcome guests in a unique setting worthy of a haven of peace.
Its 12 rooms, located in the main building (7) and the attached motel section (5), all feature country or rustic décor in the hotel and a more standard style in the motel. But comfort is assured throughout.
The L'Aubergine dining room serves breakfast and dinner menus created by chef-owner Stéphanie Nadeau. A wide range of dishes and drinks is available to satisfy every appetite, plus the stunning view from the dining room.
She and her partner, Mathieu Le Guerrier, fell in love with the place in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, while staying there on vacation. After learning that the owners at the time had been trying to sell for five years, wanting to retire after 18 years, they made an offer that was accepted. Lifelong enthusiasts of the restaurant and hospitality industry, and having worked in the field for over 25 years, they had long dreamed of one day owning their own establishment.
In April 2021, they became the owners, having left their respective long-term jobs in the restaurant and bar industry in Montréal, just as the pandemic had forced them to close. With their two children, they settled in Grande-Vallée, in a house next to the hotel, and took on their new roles as hoteliers and restaurateurs.
They benefited from the sellers' support for a year. The establishment employs 17 people, including 4 students. Except for brief periods in spring and fall, the hotel is open year-round. In summer, you'll want to enjoy the sandy beach in the heart of the village, which runs right up to the hotel.
In winter, the proximity of snowmobile trails brings its share of seasonal guests.
Hôtel-Motel Grande-Vallée
hotelgrandevallee.com
37, rue du Quai
Grande-Vallée (Québec) G0E 1K0
418.393.2648