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FR-FRReligious Tourism
A living religious heritage to share
The Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historic Site includes one of Montréal’s most important historic buildings: the city’s first stone chapel. Built in 1771 and still in use year-round, it welcomes the faithful and pilgrims who come to pray or meditate at the tomb of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys.
Given these circumstances, how would it be possible to experience the rich past of the chapel without disturbing its sacred atmosphere? This was the question the Historic Site had to consider.
How do you offer a cultural or tourism experience in a place that is still active?
Site Director Jean-François Royal and his staff set up small signs in the chapel where visitors can discreetly scan with their phones. Behind its NFC tag and QR code, they will find information about the chapel’s architecture, artifacts, and historical anecdotes. Audio, photos, and text reveal the religious heritage of the place where they are standing.
This is how you may learn the history of the chapel and of Marguerite Bourgeoys, Montréal’s first teacher and the founder of the Notre Dame de Montréal congregation, without disturbing the visual and spiritual experience of the site.
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