One should not confuse the word "Artisan" in the English daily life to ordinarily think about an…read moreexpensive loaf of bread from a "boutique" bakery.
Artisan is a French word having evolved from the Latin "artitus", and usually signify skillfully made or arranged - and mean care, expertise and quality.
If you are looking for exclusive pieces crafted by Quebec artisans, then L'Art des Artisans du Québec is the place to shop. Yes, Exclusive! A place to find truly unique gifts, ("Des articles magiques, qui ont du sens, que vous ne pourrez trouver nulle part ailleurs")
These items, which are made by hand by Quebec designers working with materials that have an element of warmth to them, to come up with new creation that are unique and everlasting, and to test the limits of their imagination, passion and creativity. It is a marriage between beauty and uniqueness.
By purchasing products that are made in Quebec, we are supporting the local economy and limiting transportation--a nice gesture for the environment!
I was impressed by the number of various unique works,being sold there, many of them handcrafted and full of life and character.
What a pleasure to visit such an interesting, well laid out shop, packed with colour, and different than the regular store you will come across.
Service was friendly and helpful. It's well worth a visit.