Throughout its three centuries of history, three famous people inhabited the seignorial domain. Meet Madeleine de Verchères, the feisty landlady from 1706 to 1747. Be introduced to Elizabeth Hale, a politician's aristocratic wife and an artist whose drawings illustrate the village as it was during the first half of the 19th century. Bump into Honoré Mercier, Québec Prime Minister from 1887 to 1891. The manor was his country home. In his days, the splendid estate, which he called Domaine Tourouvre, hosted many lavish receptions. End your visit with a quiet stroll in the magnificent gardens, the ideal picnic spot. more... See more text