The impression made upon the visitor by this Gibraltar of America- its giddy heights- its citadel suspended- as it were in the air- its picturesque steep streets and frowning gateways- and the splendid views which burst upon the eye at every turn- is at once unique and lasting- wrote Charles Dickens on the subject of Quebec city. The Auberge Saint-Antoine- nestled in the heart of the first city to be founded in North America- is a perfect place to stay to share in the writers wonderment. This Vieux-Port hotel stands on a unique archaeological site. When it was built- many relics from French and English colonial times were discovered. Today- they adorn the chic- wood and cast iron designer interiors of this museum location with its irresistible charm and gourmet cuisine.