Recipient of the prestigious "Best creative lodging in the world" award by the Creative Tourism network among 38 countries ! La Récréation is the work of three visionary artists who love the Magdalen Islands, have been inspired by its école du Moulin and have chosen to give it a new lease of life. Located in the Bassin district of the island of Havre-Aubert, with the Moulin beach just below, this former rural school has been both remodeled and enlarged. It now boasts two lofts—magnificent apartments attractively furnished. One comprises two bedrooms and large open dining and kitchen area that can easily accommodate 12 to meals. The other spans two floors, of which the upper offers a lovely panoramic view. The building's second floor has also four large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and balcony looking seaward. Guests have access to a community kitchen, a barbecue, and picnic tables. All the foodstuffs you need for preparing meals are available a few paces down the road. The food store, next-door neighbour of La Récréation, makes its own pastries and French bread, offers a wide range of local produce, and includes a SAQ counter with alcoholic drinks. We are friend of "les Sentiers Vents et Marées", and are opened to accommodate as possible the walkers.Please contact us directly for it. The location attracts both nature lovers and lovers of sport. The former benefit from the Islands' countryside, while the latter can indulge in a variety of activities, including swimming, Kayaking and kite surfing. Hikers can follow the path leading to Bassin's fishing port. Kite surfing enthusiasts will find themselves particularly at home—both in summer and winter these choreographers of amazing air-ballets enjoy ideal conditions. A place of true relaxation.
814, road du Bassin
Bassin, G4T 0C8
(Quebec, Canada)
Phone : 514 651-3810
Phone : 514 895-5599
"Best Creative Lodging" - Creative Tourism Awards
"Best Creative Lodging" - Creative Tourism Awards
Maximum number of person : 4
Maximum number of person : 5
The room named «la classe de première» is the most spacious offered (apart from the suites), having a principal bedroom with queen-size bed and queen-size sofa-bed, two tables, chairs and easy chairs, mini refrigerator and coffee maker ; there is also a little alcove (or rest area) with a single bed, and a front balcony for the enjoyment of day-break. It has its own bathroom with shower, and its occupants have access to the shared ground-floor kitchen as well as to the barbecue and picnic tables.
Maximum number of person : 4
The room named «la classe de quatrième» with windows facing west, provides the glory of sunset on the hill. Its balcony offers a splendid view of the sea. It has a complete bathroom, a queen-size bed, a queen-size sofa-bed, table and chairs as well as easy chairs from which to enjoy the beauty of the islands. Also, access to the shared kitchen enables the preparation of dishes to be enjoyed on the beach or at the picnic tables by the barbecue.
Maximum number of person : 4
The room named «la classe de troisième» offers a magnificent view of the sea. It is equipped with its own private bathroom, has a queen-size bed as well as a very comfortable divan bed, table, chairs and easy chairs, mini-fridge and coffee maker. It comes with access to the shared kitchen on the ground floor where one can meet people, cook good meals or prepare picnics for a day's exploration of the islands. The barbecue and picnic tables are also available.
Maximum number of person : 8
Maximum number of person : 6
The principal, loft-style apartment, named «Le bureau de la directrice» comprises a room with queen-size bed, an office that can accommodate two people, and a divan bed that can bring the total occupancy to six. Its large area includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room; and offers a panoramic view of the sea thanks to the windows of the former school. The dining table seats 12. The apartment includes bathroom and laundry room with washer and drier, It has its own entrance and terrace on the west side of the building, and can also be accessed via the main entrance. The terrace is a fine observation post for sunsets
Capacity
School : 20 personnes
Theater : 50 personnes
Meeting : 50 personnes
Banquet : 30 personnes
Cocktail : 30 personnes
Dimensions
Length : 30 ft (9.14m)
Width : 20 ft (6.1m)
Height : 12 ft (3.66m)
Capacity
School : 16 personnes
Meeting : 16 personnes
Banquet : 16 personnes
Cocktail : 20 personnes
Dimensions
Length : 30 ft (9.14m)
Width : 15 ft (4.57m)
Height : 20 ft (6.1m)
Capacity
School : 40 personnes
Theater : 80 personnes
Meeting : 80 personnes
U : 40 personnes
Banquet : 60 personnes
Cocktail : 60 personnes
Dimensions
Length : 30 ft (9.14m)
Width : 30 ft (9.14m)
Height : 9 ft (2.74m)
October 15 2024 to May 14, 2025 - 2 nights
May 15 2025 to June 14, 2025- 3 nights
June 15 2025 to September 14 2025- 5 nights
September 15 2025 to October 14, 2025 - 3 nights
October 15, 2025 to May 14, 2026- 2 nights
Price: ( Starting from / in double occupancy )
140 $
In low season
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165 $ in mid season
190 $ in high season
Price: ( Starting from / in double occupancy )
980 $
In low season
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1155 $ in mid season
1330 $ in high season
From June 15, to September 14, 2024
From June 15, 2025 to September 14, 2025
From May 15, to June 14, 2024
From September 15, to October 14, 2024
From May 15, 2025 to June 14, 2025
From September 15, 2025 to December 31, 2025
From January 1, to May 14, 2024
From October 15, to December 31, 2024
From January 1, 2025 to May 14, 2025
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If the establishment doesn't have its own policy of deposits and cancellation, the establishment undertakes to respect the following conditions:
| Reservation | Deposit |
| 1 to 7 nights | 1 night |
| 8 to 14 nuits | 2 nights |
| 15 nights and more | 3 nights |
All deposits and final payments will be non-refundable or subject to a travel credit from the establishment, where appropriate, if the force majeure stems from the COVID-19 pandemic, IF the reservation was made after March 13, 2020, when the Government of Québec declared a state of emergency due to the pandemic.
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