Château Dufresne: A Glimpse into Montreal's Gilded Age
Step back in time at Château Dufresne, a Beaux-Arts mansion showcasing Montreal's early 20th-century opulence and cultural history.
Château Dufresne, built between 1915 and 1918, is a Beaux-Arts style mansion that once belonged to the Dufresne brothers, prominent figures in Montreal's French bourgeoisie. Today, it serves as a museum, offering visitors a peek into the opulent lifestyle of the early 20th century.
A brief summary to Château Dufresne
- 2929 Av. Jeanne-d'Arc, Montreal, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Quebec, H1W 3W2, CA
- +1514-259-9201
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit during the week for a quieter experience.
- The main entrance is located at the garden level behind the museum, accessible from the garden gate on boulevard Pie-IX or via avenue Jeanne-d'Arc.
- Free parking is available for visitors, but spaces are limited.
Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach Château Dufresne via public transport, take the Green Line to Pie-IX station. Use the western exit and walk for about 4 minutes to the museum. Alternatively, you can take the Green Line to Joliette station, then walk east on Rue Joliette, turn left onto Avenue Jeanne-d'Arc, and walk for about 10 minutes. A single fare is $3.75 CAD.
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Taxi
From downtown Montreal, a taxi ride to Château Dufresne typically takes about 10 minutes. Taxi fares in Montreal have a base fee of $4.10 CAD, with an additional $2.05 CAD per kilometer. A 5km ride would cost around $13 CAD. Expect to pay between $20 and $25 CAD for a taxi from downtown.
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Walking
If you are in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve area, you can walk to Château Dufresne. Head to Avenue Jeanne-d'Arc and walk until you reach 2929 Av. Jeanne-d'Arc. The museum will be on your right.
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