Charlesbourg-Royal
Fort Charlesbourg Royal (1541—1543) is a National Historic Site in the Cap-Rouge neighbourhood of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Established by Jacques Cartier in 1541, it was France's first attempt at a colony in North America, and was abandoned two years later. In 1608, France would establish a successful colony, the Habitation de Québec, 15 kilometers east of the Cap-Rouge fort.
| Fort Charlesbourg Royal | |
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Drawing of Charlesbourg Royal (1542) | |
| Etymology | Named after Charles II, Duke of Orleans |
| Location | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 46°44′51.4″N 71°20′27.08″W |
| Area | 1 hectare (2.5 acres) |
| Built | Summer 1541 |
| Abandoned | September 1543 |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
| Website | www |
National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Official name | Fort Charlesbourg Royal |
| Designated | 1923-05-25 |
| Reference no. | 16661 |
Fort Charlesbourg Royal Charlesbourg-Royal (Quebec City) Charlesbourg-Royal (Canada) | |
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