The 36 Filles du roi stones at Marguerite Bourgeoys Park in Montreal

On June 30, 1663, a historic voyage began as a ship set sail from the port of La Rochelle, embarking on a journey to New France, bearing the inaugural contingent of Filles du roi. 350 years later in 2013, the City of Montreal declared these pioneering 36 women Bâtisseuses de la Cité, a recognition etched into the stones of the pathways of Marguerite Bourgeoys Park.

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Marguerite Bourgeoys Park

On June 30, 1663, a historic voyage began as a ship set sail from the port of La Rochelle, embarking on a journey to New France, bearing the inaugural contingent of Filles du roi. 350 years later in 2013, the City of Montreal declared these pioneering 36 women Bâtisseuses de la Cité, a recognition etched into the stones of the pathways of Marguerite Bourgeoys Park. The park, nestled in proximity to Maison Saint-Gabriel, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Filles du roi, who once found refuge within its walls upon their arrival in Montreal.