The birthplace of French North America and the only walled city north of Mexico is an open-air treasure chest that will delight history and culture buffs alike. Its European background and modern North American character are set off by a heady blend of history, traditional and contemporary art, and French-language culture to make Québec City a destination like no other. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Old Québec is full of history. See how the French, British, First Nations, and North Americans have left their mark over the past 400 years in the best historic sites of Québec City.