Timeline
06:45
Arrive at the Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum before the sun breaks. The 17th-century stone buildings and farmyard are quiet in the pre-dawn stillness. Walk the perimeter to find a vantage point facing west-southwest, where the first light will soon hit the ancient walls.
07:30
Watch the sunrise. At 07:30, the sun rises and the golden light begins to spill over the landscape by 15:49. The low angle illuminates the textures of the historic homestead.
08:15
Walk six minutes to Mollo, a bakery open from 07:00. Grab a fresh pastry or bread to take with you. The early morning warmth of the oven is a perfect counter to the cool winter air.
08:30
Take a short walk to Le Café Bloom, open from 09:00 on weekends. If it is a weekday, head there from 08:00. Order a coffee and settle in to enjoy your breakfast as the city fully wakes up around you.
Local tip
Mollo opens at 07:00, so you can grab food immediately after the sunrise moment. Le Café Bloom opens at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 on weekends, so plan your coffee stop accordingly.
Check before you go
- Mollo is open Mo-Su 07:00-18:00.
- Le Café Bloom is open Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 and Sa-Su 09:00-17:00.
Worth knowing
- Le Café Bloom is open at 08:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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