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

Gîtes (B&B) – Rigaud

Maisonnettes d'antan de la Sucrerie de la Montagne

Centre Nautique NDIP

Activités extérieures – Notre-Dame-de-L'Île-Perrot

Centre Nautique NDIP

Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare

Activités extérieures – Saint-Lazare

Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare

Montreal Skeet Club

Activités extérieures – Les Cèdres

Montreal Skeet Club

Traverse Oka-Hudson

Navettes et traversiers – Hudson

Traverse Oka-Hudson

Café Campagne

Cafés et bistros – Vaudreuil-Dorion

Café Campagne

Centre de conservation des oiseaux sauvages Le Nichoir

Musées et centres d'interprétation – Hudson

Centre de conservation des oiseaux sauvages Le Nichoir

La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac

Agrotourisme – Coteau du Lac

La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac

Arbraska - Village Arbre-en-ciel

Activités extérieures – 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

10 indoor fun activities

Inspirations – Editorial Team

10 indoor fun activities

5 best places to go for brunch

General – Editorial Team

5 best places to go for brunch

Hudson Irish Festival

General – Équipe éditoriale

Hudson Irish Festival

10 sugar shacks to discover in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Inspirations – Editorial Team

10 sugar shacks to discover in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Spring Break Fun in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

General – Équipe éditoriale

Spring Break Fun in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

8 fun and original winter activities

Inspirations – Editorial Team

8 fun and original winter activities