Sur la route – The great outdoors

La famille Sur la Route | Profil plein air

Sur la route – The great outdoors

Mom is at home and dad works in the video game business

The story of this globetrotting family began in 2004 when Francis left the Quebec City area to join his new love in Montreal. A medievalist by training, Chantal then traveled to China as an exchange student to learn Mandarin, where she was offered a position as a French teacher, which she accepted. Her answer was also a big “yes” when Francis popped the question on the Great Wall... how romantic!

Their daughters tagged along with their travelling parents “sur la route” when they were only a few weeks old. Because they’re homeschooled, the girls are able to accompany their parents around the world. They’ve been to France, Spain, Iceland, Costa Rica, Mexico, Hawaii, Western Canada, the Maritimes and much of the United States.

During their travels, the family often seeks out alternatives to traditional hotel accommodations by checking into a homestay—lodging offered by a local in their home, which provides a more authentic experience. Now, when Chantal books a place to stay, the first thing Francis and the kids ask is if there’s running water and a toilet!

Follow our explorers’ adventures in Vaudreuil-Soulanges and throughout Quebec by visiting their Facebook and Instagram pages, and read mom Chantal’s blogs in the “Travel journals” section.

La famille Sur la Route | Profil plein air

Chantal, Francis, Émilie & Florence - "Sur la route" family

Visitor profile

The outdoor enthusiast

Native of

Pincourt

Resident of

Terrasse-Vaudreuil

Occupation

Mom is at home and dad works in the video game business

Follow our explorers’ adventures in Vaudreuil-Soulanges and throughout Quebec by visiting their Facebook and Instagram pages, and read mom Chantal’s blogs in the “Travel journals” section.

My favourite attractions

Maisonnettes d'antan de la Sucrerie de la Montagne

Bed and breakfast – Rigaud

Maisonnettes d'antan de la Sucrerie de la Montagne

Centre Nautique NDIP

Outdoors and sports – Notre-Dame-de-L'Île-Perrot

Centre Nautique NDIP

Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare

Outdoors and sports – Saint-Lazare

Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare

Montreal Skeet Club

Outdoors and sports – Les Cèdres

Montreal Skeet Club

Traverse Oka-Hudson

Shuttles and ferries – Hudson

Traverse Oka-Hudson

Café Campagne

Cafes and Bistros – Vaudreuil-Dorion

Café Campagne

Centre de conservation des oiseaux sauvages Le Nichoir

Museums and interpretation centers – Hudson

Centre de conservation des oiseaux sauvages Le Nichoir

La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac

Agritourism – Coteau du Lac

La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac

Arbraska - Village Arbre-en-ciel

Outdoors and sports – Rigaud

Arbraska - Village Arbre-en-ciel

My favourite itineraries

La balade de Pointe-Fortune

The Pointe-Fortune excursion

The Coteau-du-Lac tour

The Coteau-du-Lac tour

An epic excursion for your dog

From Rigaud to Saint-Lazare

An epic excursion for your dog

Recent travel journals

This Christmas, give the gift of moments

General – Editorial Team

This Christmas, give the gift of moments

10 charming cafés to warm up your visit

General – Editorial Team

10 charming cafés to warm up your visit

2024 Christmas Markets

General – Editorial Team

2024 Christmas Markets

The best “BYOB” restaurants in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Inspirations – Editorial Team

The best “BYOB” restaurants in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Where to pick your Halloween pumpkins?

General – Editorial Team

Where to pick your Halloween pumpkins?

Discover and savour the vineyards of the region

General – Editorial Team

Discover and savour the vineyards of the region