Musée Louis-Hémon

Dive into the world of imagination in Péribonka

Step into a world where words come to life and where history meets creativity. Against the magnificent backdrop of Saint-Édouard Church, an immersive exhibition invites you to celebrate the richness of French-Canadian literature. You’ll discover how a single spark can become an entire world: characters, landscapes, and emotions that have captured the imagination for over a century.

Let yourself be guided by an interactive journey that reveals the sources of inspiration for more than thirty authors, while highlighting stories deeply rooted in Péribonka, including the unforgettable Maria Chapdelaine.

Continue the experience by traveling back in time to the early 20th century, to the house where Louis Hémon drew the essence of his famous novel. Explore the daily lives of the villagers of that era and walk in the footsteps of the French writer, who observed this village with a curiosity that would leave an indelible mark on literature.

Come experience literature in a whole new way!