The Centre
An intimate setting in the heart of the Petite-Nation, in the beautiful Outaouais region.
A place for renewal and well-being
The Centre de vie offers everything you need for your well-being, in an intimate setting where you feel right at home.
216
acres of nature
1,300 sq ft
main hall
Ripon
Petite-Nation · Outaouais
Estate and surroundings
Location
14, chemin du Petit 5e Rang
Ripon (Quebec) J0V 1V0
If you use a GPS, please enter 14 chemin du PETIT 5e Rang (not to be confused with chemin du 5e Rang).
Accommodation
Comfortable rooms, with or without a private washroom, to rest in the heart of nature.
Shared spaces to read, gather or simply enjoy the calm.
Source of life cuisine
The Centre de vie stands out for its warm, family welcome and offers you dishes made with love that will delight your taste buds.
In collaboration with farms in the beautiful Petite-Nation region, we are proud to serve fully vegetarian meals, prepared mainly with organic and local products. In summer, we grow our own herbs and vegetables in the garden.
Enhance your stay
We will be happy to serve you a good nutritious juice or our famous wheatgrass shot, grown biodynamically by La Défriche farm.
Activities and facilities
Hot sauna in a former grain silo, with a rest area overlooking nature.
Small clay pond for swimming: a natural pool.
216 acres of land with walking trails, or snowshoe trails in winter.
Large 1,300 sq ft classroom with heated floor.
Outdoor fire pit, summer and winter.
Large outdoor porch to relax facing the fields.
Gallery
Tourist circuit
A country estate in the heart of the Petite-Nation. Explore the region’s attractions on the map.
17 trails totalling 25 km: hiking, mountain biking, fatbike, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sliding.
A 2 km fine-sand beach and water activities: a summer paradise for the whole family.
Public market from May to October, 5-to-7 concerts, game nights, quizzes and screenings in Ripon.
Family market-garden farm at the entrance of Saint-André-Avellin: vegetables and herbs, always fresh.
Ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, art foundry and stone cutting by artist Michelle Lemire.
Rustic charm and luxurious comfort, 40 activities and spa treatments.
Pralines, seasonal moulded chocolates, and organic and fair-trade chocolates.
Trails, 26 km of bike paths, guided activities and canoe or kayak routes.
Fresh cheese, cheese curds and fine cheeses, and a selection of Quebec cheeses.
Illustrated map based on data from Données Québec. Distances not to scale.
In partnership
