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Come and discover the old Perron cheese factory through activities and visits.
The Cheesemaker’s Lodgings - Musée de la Vieille Fromagerie Perron
Joseph Perron, his wife, and their twelve children formed a true little community united around the family cheese dairy. Together, they lived in the dwelling located just above the production workshop. In this lively household, each family member played an essential role in the smooth running of the business: from the youngest, responsible for small daily tasks, to the eldest, involved in manufacturing, maintenance, or management operations.
This way of life perfectly illustrates the spirit of mutual help and solidarity that animated rural families of the time. Working under the same roof and living according to the rhythm of the seasons and the demands of the trade was the very essence of existence in these agricultural communities, where the family formed the heart of the local economy.
Today, the home has been meticulously recreated to offer visitors a true journey back in time. Every room, every object, and every detail has been designed to reflect the values of the past: simplicity, resilience, family cohesion, and a strong sense of duty. Visiting it gives a deeper understanding of what it meant to live and work as a family at the turn of the 20th century, in a Québec undergoing profound transformation.