ABSTRACT
SUMMARY: The first of four forts called Fort Saint-Louis was built by Champlain in 1620. Since 1975 archaeological fieldwork has been undertaken in the forts, which housed the residence of the governors of New France, and in the governor’s gardens. From 2005 to 2007 Parks Canada excavated 1,500m2 of the Saint-Louis forts and chateaux, unearthing the chateaux’s foundations and large sections of the fortifications. The excavations showed that the chateaux rested on Champlain’s dwelling, confirming the significance of this spot, and that the defences were adapted to the topography. The artefacts reflect the site’s residential and governance roles.
