{"id":12234,"date":"2016-06-20T22:47:56","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T02:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/?p=12234"},"modified":"2016-06-20T22:47:56","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T02:47:56","slug":"neighbourhood-guide-ville-marie-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/en\/2016\/06\/20\/neighbourhood-guide-ville-marie-montreal\/","title":{"rendered":"Neighbourhood Guide: Ville-Marie, Montr\u00e9al"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the centre of Montr\u00e9al, you\u2019ll find the borough known as Ville-Marie. This borough includes many highly sought-after residential areas: downtown, Old Montr\u00e9al, the Old Port, Centre-Sud, \u00cele Sainte-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne, and \u00cele Notre-Dame. With such a range of neighbourhoods, you\u2019ll also find a variety of homes, from modern lofts to duplexes, triplexes, and condos. Being at the heart of the city will put you within reach of everything that makes Montr\u00e9al such a vibrant metropolis.<\/p>\n

Places to Shop<\/h2>\n

Cahier d\u2019Exercices<\/h3>\n
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Montr\u00e9alers are known for their personal style. One of the top designer goods shops for women is Cahier d\u2019Exercices<\/a>. The boutique, which you\u2019ll find in Old Montr\u00e9al, carries a carefully curated selection with labels such as C\u00e9line, Comme Des Gar\u00e7ons, and Stella McCartney.<\/p>\n

MENS<\/h3>\n
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Stylish gents, on the other hand, head to MENS<\/a>. This boutique on Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest stocks upscale casual clothing and accessories from designers like Moncler, Stone Island, and Y-3.<\/p>\n

Atwater Market<\/h3>\n
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At Atwater Market<\/a>, you can shop for fresh seafood, produce, meats, and cheeses for a gourmet meal to whip up at home.<\/p>\n

Places to Eat<\/h2>\n

Of course, there are plenty of fine dining options in Ville-Marie, for when you\u2019re not in the mood to cook.<\/p>\n

Europea<\/h3>\n
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Gourmands in Montr\u00e9al will want to make at least one trip to Europea<\/a>. In an eclectic, upscale space, chef J\u00e9rome Ferrer creates inventive French cuisine that will delight your eyes and your palate, which you\u2019ll speak of for years to come.<\/p>\n

Garde Manger<\/h3>\n
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Over in Old Montr\u00e9al, you\u2019ll find Garde Manger<\/a>. Celebrity chef Chuck Hughes serves up dishes such as perfectly cooked duck confit and his Iron Chef\u2013winning lobster poutine. The ambiance of this cozy space will make you want to linger over your dessert.<\/p>\n

Things to Do<\/h2>\n

Outdoor Activities<\/h3>\n
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Intersecting Ville-Marie is Montr\u00e9al\u2019s most famous park. Mount Royal, which was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, presents many activities: skating, running, hiking, or just relaxing on a nice day in the gardens of Saint Joseph’s Oratory. In the Old Port, you can bike alongside the water.<\/p>\n

Bota Bota<\/h3>\n
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Or if rest and relaxation is needed, book a spa treatment at Bota Bota<\/a>, a spa located on a barge in Old Montr\u00e9al. Leave plenty of time to enjoy the water circuit and chaise longues.<\/p>\n

Montr\u00e9al Museum of Fine Arts<\/h3>\n
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Founded in 1860, Montr\u00e9al Museum of Fine Arts<\/a> is the largest Montr\u00e9al museum and one of the most well-known in the country. It features over 41,000 national and international artworks in four pavilions, including a concert hall.<\/p>\n

Schools in the Area<\/h2>\n

The Sacred Heart School of Montr\u00e9al<\/h3>\n
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The core of the city, Ville-Marie boasts a number of well-respected schools within its boundaries. The Sacred Heart School of Montr\u00e9al<\/a> is an English all-girls private school founded in 1861. It prides itself on fostering faith, a respect for higher learning, and a sense of social justice, all within a community environment.<\/p>\n

Inter-Dec College<\/h3>\n

For post-secondary education (besides, of course, McGill University<\/a> and Concordia University<\/a>, which both have campuses downtown), Inter-Dec College<\/a> offers programs which include digital arts, beauty, and interior design. Students receive the education required to succeed in these competitive fields in a facility equipped with up-to-date technology and knowledgeable professors with strong expertise.<\/p>\n

Ready to start looking for a home in Ville-Marie? Get in touch with a qualified REALTOR\u00ae<\/a> today.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photos: Sotheby\u2019s International Realty Canada<\/a>, Cahier d\u2019Exercices<\/a>, MENS<\/a>, March\u00e9 Atwater<\/a>, Europea<\/a>, Garde Manger<\/a>, meunierd\/Shutterstock, Sid Lee<\/a>, Gary Stevens<\/a>, AV Dezign<\/a>, Sacred Heart School of Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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