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Montebello in Papineau, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
 

Le Presbytère
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The Rectory

 
 
Le Presbytère / The Rectory Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2019
1. Le Presbytère / The Rectory Marker
Inscription.  
Français:
Ce magnifique presbytère d’une dizaine de pièces est l’œuvre du curé Chamberland. Il le fait construire en 1937-38 avec la même sorte de pierres que l’église. Ces pierres sont extraites de la carrière de Willie Poirier située entre les villages de Montebello et Papineauville, carrière jouissant maintenant d’une protection à cause de la qualité de ses pierres.

Les dimensions et la grandeur de ce presbytère s’expliquent sans doute par l’importance de la paroisse de Montebello dans ces années-là. Il faut se rappeler qu’en 1930, la construction du Seigniory Club avait donné un essor vigoureux à notre village et Chamberland entendait bien refléter cette réalité dans la construction de son presbytère! De plus, à l’époque, la paroisse avait trois prêtres : le curé, le vicaire et l’aumônier des maisons d’éducation. Sans compter que, lors des visites de l’évêque, il fallait loger les prêtres des paroisses voisines qui s’associaient alors à cet événement. Les temps ont bien changé !

Le curé Chamberland l'a meublé modestement et le curé Brosseau (1943-1957) y a ajouté un peu de luxe. Les curés y résideront jusqu'en 1987. En 2015, Ross Pattee et Dominique Primeau achètent le vieux presbytère, exécute une restauration complète du bâtiment et de son jardin. Une nouvelle vocation est ainsi donnée à ce bel édifice, une auberge quatre saisons.

Cet ensemble, église et presbytère, est cité immeuble patrimonial. La protection s'applique à l'enveloppe extérieure des bâtiments.

English:
This magnificent rectory with ten or so rooms is the work of Father Chamberland. He built it in 1937-38 with the same sort of stone as that of the church. These stones were taken from the Willie Poirier quarry, located between Montebello and Papineauville. The quarry is now protected because of the quality of the stone there.

The size of the rectory explains how important the parish of Montebello was during those years. It's important to remember that in 1930, the creation of the "Seigniory Club" greatly expanded the village and Chamberland reflected that well in the building of the rectory. Also, at the time, the parish had three high priests: the priest, the vicar and the chaplain for the school houses. When the Bishop came to visit, the rectory would welcome priests from neighbouring parishes which would congregate for the event. Times have definitely changed!

Father Chamberland modestly furnished the house and Father Brosseau (1943-1957) added a little bit more luxury to the home. The priests lived there up until 1987. In 2015, Ross Pattee and Dominique Primeau purchased the old rectory, and undertook a full restoration of the building and its grounds. A new life has been given to this beautiful structure as a four seasons inn.

The church and the rectory have been recognized as heritage buildings for their external structure.
 
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by Société historique Louis-Joseph-Papineau, Montebello.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & CommerceReligion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
 
Location. 45° 39.018′ N, 74° 56.363′ W. Marker is in Montebello, Québec, in Papineau. It is on Rue Notre Dame (Québec Route 148) just east of Rue Saint Michel, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 545 Rue Notre Dame, Montebello QC J0V 1L0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Québec’s Outaouais & Eastern Townships. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Cadran Solaire de Montebello / The Montebello Sundial
Le Presbytère / The Rectory Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2019
2. Le Presbytère / The Rectory Marker
(a few steps from this marker); Joseph Papineau (a few steps from this marker); Montebello Vit À L’heure Solaire ! / Montebello Is On Solar Time! (a few steps from this marker); L'Hôtel de Ville / Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); L’Église / The Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Couvent / The Convent (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Maison Barolet / The Barolet House (about 120 meters away); Statue of Liberty Replica (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montebello.
 
Also see . . .  Montebello history and coat of arms. Municipality website entry:
Scroll down to "The Heritage Circuit" for individual buildings. (Submitted on March 12, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
L’Église et Le Presbytère /<br>The Church and the Rectory image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2019
3. L’Église et Le Presbytère /
The Church and the Rectory
(La paroisse Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours est la première paroisse de l'Outaouais.)
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(The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours parish was the first parish in the Outaouais region.)
Manoir Chamberland Auberge / Chamberland Manor Inn image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2019
4. Manoir Chamberland Auberge / Chamberland Manor Inn
Aujourd’hui, le presbytère est une auberge élégante.
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Today, the rectory is an elegant Inn.
Le Presbytère / The Rectory image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2019
5. Le Presbytère / The Rectory
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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