Designed to connect and beautify unused space, today
the Quartier International is like a transversal piece
of modern art. The distinctive design flair is most
apparent at its focal point, the Palais des Congres, a
convention centre and retail space with a
multi-coloured glass exterior and an equally bold
interior motif. Outdoors too, the Quartier is friendly
towards public art exhibits along its stylish, plotted
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city squares, with extra-wide sidewalks meant to
encourage long strolls and shaded benches available
for absorbing the atmosphere. Fresh air and promenades
characterise the area, from the foliage of Victoria
Square to the fountain of Place Jean-Paul Riopelle,
while the restaurants along Rue Saint-Antonie Ouest
and Metro stops modeled in the Parisian style give off
European glamour.
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