Village de Séraphin facts for kids
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| Established | 1967 |
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| Dissolved | May 30, 1999 |
| Location | 300-350, rue Séraphin Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, Canada |
| Type | Living museum |
The Village de Séraphin was a special outdoor museum in Quebec, Canada. It was inspired by a popular TV show called Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut. This museum let visitors step back in time and explore more than eighteen old houses. It was located in Sainte-Adèle, a town in Quebec, at 300 to 350, rue Séraphin.
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A Look Back in Time
How the Village Started
In 1965, a pharmacist named Fernand Montplaisir had a great idea. He bought land in Sainte-Adèle where a famous character, Séraphin Poudrier, was said to live in the TV show. Fernand wanted to build a village that looked just like the one from the show. He even paid $50,000 to use the characters from the TV series.
Opening and Growth
The Village de Séraphin first opened its doors in 1967. At the beginning, it had eight old houses. These houses were bought from nearby areas in Sainte-Adèle and carefully rebuilt in the village. In its very first year, more than 100,000 people came to visit the museum. By 1977, the Village de Séraphin had grown to include 17 houses for visitors to explore.
New Attractions and Expansion
Fernand Montplaisir continued to expand the attractions. In 1983, he opened a new park called Pays des Merveilles. This park was located close to the Village de Séraphin. In the mid-1980s, another building was added to the village. This was the "château de la riche héritière," which brought the total number of houses to eighteen.
The Village Closes
After Fernand Montplaisir passed away in January 1998, his wife, Thérèse Montplaisir, tried to sell the village. However, she was not able to find a buyer. So, on May 30, 1999, the Village de Séraphin welcomed visitors for the very last time. After that, the village was sold at an auction.
