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Visit the Citadelle, still an active military base, and the Mus\u00e9e de la civilisation.\r\n\r\nWalk or cycle the Plains of Abraham, and take the ferry across the river to L\u00e9vis for the best view of the city. 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RTC buses cover the city, including Montmorency Falls.\r\n\r\nA car is useful for \u00cele d'Orl\u00e9ans and Charlevoix.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"From Montr\u00e9al | About 3 hours\r\nOn foot | Steep but compact\r\nRTC buses | Including to the falls\r\nFunicular | Upper to Lower Town","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Qu\u00e9bec City","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Qu\u00e9bec City costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Qu\u00e9bec City is moderately priced, but the old town is expensive. Dorm beds start at around \u20ac22 to \u20ac34 a night, more during the Carnival. Restaurant mains cost \u20ac13 to \u20ac24 before tax and tip.\r\n\r\nSales tax in Qu\u00e9bec is about 15 per cent. 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