Les Jardins de Sophie — Restaurant in Saint-Fulgence

I wish I could give a thousand stars to these wonderful people. Francois and Sophia are living their dream with passion and joy and are willing to share them without reservation. There are two parts to les Jardins, a full functioning commercial organic farm and a gourmet restaurant. The farm is compact and either of the owners will gladly talk to you about irrigation, pest control, and maintaining a productive biome with such a short growing season. The fields are located in a forested area that was in full color when we visited. After walking the grounds, we adjourned to the restraunt for a glorious 4 course lunch with wine. A squash soup, tomato salad and a seafood ravioli that will break your heart. The fresh grill roasted sour dough bread was a perfect complement. Les Jardis was an excursion offered by Viking for the Saguenay port call. It was a 45 min drive from the pier. The tour of the farm involved some walking, but not for long and not uphill. There are dogs; they are used to keep deer and moose out of the crops. They ignored the tour once they decided we weren't deer or moose. Your reward will be an extraordinary visit with people living their dream with...

When I visited Saguenay in Sept. 2019 I accidentally came to les Jardins du Sophie on the 21st. It was the day for Tina Pearson's performance of Wind, Bone, Root, Stone, with 7 musicians and a dancer. It was a unique experience of dance in the nature. I felt the connection between humans and nature in body and sound. this was done in a very beautiful place called Les Jardins du Sophie which by itself is a place to visit and enjoy organic and...

We had the most magnificent lunch at this restaurant. It is truly worth the drive. Tucked in a forest with views of a garden and lake the place seems magical. The food is delicious and staff very welcoming and fun. Best food we have...