Quarterly

The French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly features articles on French Canadian/Acadian research, historical as well as cultural information, published genealogies, and news about many current genealogical events. The annually published surname list consists of major surnames being researched by members.

Volume 15 Number 1, Fall 2000

Articles

"Cabarets and Auberges of New France and French Canada" by Joyce Banachowski

The French Regime

"The first taverns (cabarets) and inns (auberges) in New France were located in the towns of Quebec, Trois Rivieres, and Montreal. They were usually located in or near the market square and near the church. In early New France, inns were places where travelers could get food, drink, and a place to sleep for the night. Taverns were places where patrons were served drinks and food, and sometimes provided games for enjoyment."

The author explains the role of boarding houses and hotels. The social implications of these establishments, the opposition of the church, as well as their gradual proliferation is explained in great detail.

The English Regime

"General Amherst replaced the three French governors of Quebec, Montreal, and Trois Rivieres." The author gives detailed accounts of the effects of this on the cabarets and auberges.

A detailed bibliography accompanies the article as well as an in depth listing of the Aubergiste, Cabaretier, Hotelier, Traiteur, and Cuisineur of New France is presented.

The following articles can also be found in this Quarterly: "French-Canadian Drinking Habits before 1850", "The Brandy Assembly --1678 Liquor and the Indian Trade," Temperance Movement in Quebec," and "Cabarets and Beer Gardens of Montreal in the Last Half of the 19th Century."

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