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In the heart of Vieux-Lévis, the Maison Alphonse-Desjardins stands witness to the splendidly adventurous life of the founder of the credit union movement in Québec. In a lovely, marvelously restored old interior, visitors discover the life and work of Alphonse Desjardins. Guided tours retrace the economic context of the 1900s, the beginnings of the Lévis Credit Union, and the priceless collaboration of Dorimène Desjardins. The charming Desjardins’ residence immerses its visitors in the warmth of the Victorian epoch. A magic place!