Tours and programs

Participate in special programs and guided tours including walking tours, self-guided tours, as well as family and group programs that will allow you to discover more about the Papineau family and the Petite-Nation seigneury.

Guided tours of the Manor

This guided tour of the Manoir Papineau’s main floor will teach you about the day-to-day life of Louis-Joseph Papineau’s family. Get an intimate view of this elite French-Canadian family as you wander through the bedroom of Louis-Joseph Papineau and relive the festive atmosphere of receptions in the dining room and drawing room.

Authentic period décor, a touch of history and a few anecdotes will divulge the secrets of this manor house and its occupants.

Length: 45 minutes. Tour schedule is posted on site.

Visits are both offered in English and French. Many starts per day.

Visit of the outbuildings

Several buildings still bear witness today to the nobility of the seigneurial domain of a past era.

The Granary

Originally, as its name indicates, this building was used to store the grain that the residents of the seigneury of La Petite-Nation paid as a tax.

An exhibition presents how a seigneurie worked. You will also learn more about the functions of the other buildings on the domain.

The family museum

Located near the manor house, the family museum has been used for many purposes since its construction in 1880. It first housed a collection of portraits and travel memorabilia of the Papineau family before becoming a gymnasium and, around 1935, an Anglican chapel.

Xplorers program

The Xplorers program young people aged 6 to 11 and their families fun and rewarding activities to complete on site. Get ready to make some great discoveries and ask the workbook at the reception desk to learn more about the Manoir Papineau National Historic Site. It's free!

Click here for more information on the Xplorers program.

Suggested tour

Check out the map to help you get around the site.