Rougemont

The Rougemont area is known for apple and maple syrup production. It is the location of Mont Rougemont and Rougemont Airport for private aircraft.

• Richelieu tourist information office

  address: 2365, Chemin des Patriotes, Richelieu

By car

From Montreal, it's 55 km. Take Hwy 10 east to exit 37 (direction Marieville), then Hwy 227 north to Hwy 112, and 112 east to Rougemont.

By bus

• LimoCarTwice daily from Montreal's Gare d'autocars 08:25 and 17:40 (1hr 5min, $17.50).

• The apple trees in bloom in May.

• Mont RougemontPart of the Monteregian Hills in southern Quebec. It is composed of igneous rock and hornfels. The summit stands 366 m (1,201 ft) above sea level. The mountain is mostly covered with sugar maple-dominated forest. Apple orchards and vineyards are cultivated on many of the lower slopes, and much of the fruit is used to make cider.

• From September to mid-October, the apples are ready to harvest, and Rougemont is home to pick,-your-own apple farms.

• Balza Resto-Grill

  phone: +1 450-947-1886
  address: 175, rue Josée
  Pasta, souvlaki, steak, ribs, seafood.

• Le Fruit Defendu Restaurant Auberge

  phone: +1 450-469-1222
  address: 1342 Rg double
  Healthy, tasty, local cuisine with an exotic touch: eggs benedict, duck confit, rack of lamb, crème brûlée, tarte tatin.

• Cantine Simone

  phone: +1 450-469-0029
  address: 1087 Principale
  Fast food.

• Si Henri Savait

  phone: +1 450-469-4505
  address: 530 Rue Principale
  Coffee, sandwiches, homemade pies.

• Vignoble et Cidrerie Coteau Rougemont

  phone: +1 450-469-3090
  address: 1105, Petite Caroline
  Winery and cidery. Try their apple ice wine.

• Camping Terrasse Rougemont

  phone: +1 450-469-3244, +1 514-475-2557 (Off-season phone)
  address: 545 La Grande-Caroline
  Family camping with 316 sites. Open May-Sep. Wi-Fi available. Pets allowed with restrictions. All facilities with hot water, soap, towels and toilet paper. Snack bar, laundromat, convenience store on site. Dumping station. Swimming pool, wading pool, indoor games, movies, library, fishing on site, boating equipment rental, playground.

• Le Fruit Defendu Restaurant Auberge

  phone: +1 450-469-1222
  address: 1342 Rg double
  Three studios: a living room, a private bathroom, a bedroom with queen size bed, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning and outdoor pool.

• Auberge Coteau Rougemont

  phone: +1 450-469-3090
  address: 1105, Petite Caroline
  A spacious living space with 3 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 8 people.