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The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is a basilica located along the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada, 30 kilometers east of Quebec City. The Catholic Church has credited it with numerous miracles of healing the sick and disabled.

Unique and original, with a concept based on Quebecois stories and legends. By visiting Atelier Paré, you'll have the chance to admire our large selection of handmade wooden sculptures by the artists and friends of the workshop, to watch, speak with, and meet the artist who creates wooden sculptures before your eyes, as well as browse our collection of books and magazines focused on wood carving and Quebec legends.

For nearly 100 years, the Gilles family has been renowned for its expertise in metalwork. Its founder, Albert Gilles, was born in Paris in 1895. At the age of 11, he was introduced to the art of "Repoussé" by his aunt, and very quickly, this pastime became a passion. In 1926, he even won first prize in Decorative Arts in Paris.