Wow, I love it. What a pretty place, and gives you a neat feeling having boated through wilderness and then arrived here. There's a definite vibe - the natural and architectural beauty, plus an infectious feeling of calm and serenity. All along the river front are outdoor patios beneath the trees, though the real main drag is parallel a couple of blocks inland. There's a steep hill in the middle with a spire upon it, lit eerily at night. The charming buildings are two story with shutters, and there are shops and cafes all over. There's a definite French influence besides the building; you see some signs, menus and other material in French, plus baguettes as street food. A great place to walk around, not much traffic at all. Money is interesting here - one Canadian
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