With a stay at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature in Saint-Paulin, you'll be 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Domaine & Vins Gelinas and 19.9 mi (32 km) from La Mauricie National Park. .This eco-certified hotel is 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from Old Prison of Trois-Rivieres.
What's nearby
La Mauricie National Park - 37 min drive - 32.0 km
Cabane des Trappeurs - 45 min drive - 35.7 km
Old Prison of Trois-Rivieres - 47 min drive - 50.4 km
Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap - 53 min drive - 55.9 km
La Mauricie National Park Visitor Centre - 56 min drive - 55.7 km
Restaurants
Le Rond Coin - 14 min drive
Restaurant le Villageois - 15 min drive
Microbrasserie l'arsenal - 16 min drive
Restaurant le Magnan - 7 min drive
Casse-Croute la Fringale - 7 min drive
About this property
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature
Slopeside fun with 2 restaurants and indoor pool
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature offers 90 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access and a fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 22 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Stay in one of 90 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy local cuisine at Salle à manger, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. This hotel has 8 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Salle à manger - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Éco-café - Onsite bistro. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 25.88 for adults and CAD 15.24 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CAD 65; reservation required
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Éco-café
Salle à manger
Things to do
Archery
Beach volleyball
Bicycle storage
Books
Canoeing
Cross-country skiing
Ecotours
Free bicycle rentals
Games
Gym
Hiking/biking trails
Horseback riding/rentals
Ice skating
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Mountain biking
Seasonal outdoor pool
Shopping
Ski equipment rentals
Ski storage
Ski-in/ski-out access
Sledding
Snow sports gear
Snow tubing
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
8 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
On the boardwalk/promenade
On the riverwalk
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Spa
22 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
LED lighting
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of CAD 20 at check-out
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 25.88 for adults and CAD 15.24 for children
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Housekeeping fee: CAD 25 per day
Hosted evening meal: CAD 65
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2025-11-30, 030461
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 24 to October 17
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Le Baluchon Eco Villegiature
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature Hotel
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature Saint-Paulin
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature Hotel Saint-Paulin
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The trails and the site were great but honestly overpriced. We got the loft next to the horse stable which was neat but other guests kept trying to come into our room, one person came in while we were sitting at the table, so we wished there was a clearer indication not to come in. If you dtay there definitely keep the door locked! When we got there there were A LOT of flies, both dead and alive inside which wasn't great. For 400$ a night we shouldn't have to clean before departing at the risk of getting charged a cleaning fee. This did not include any meals or the spa access.
The trails were great and the location is beautiful, we just wish it would have been less pricey.We were there for a wedding, it is a very nice wedding venue but we won't go back on our own.
La maison bleue centenaire est pleine de charme et possède de beaux grands espaces. Il n'y a toutefois qu'une SDB et une mini toilette au sous-sol, ce qui est peu pour un groupe. Il n'y a pas d'air climatisé et il n'y a pas de ventilateur, ce qui serait un bel ajout en temps de canicule!
Bonjour, je trouve simplement que c'est pas très adapté pour des gens avec un déambulateur. Beaucoup de petite marche pour entrer ou sortir d'un bâtiment. Par contre, ils ont accepté de me changer de chambre pour être au Rez de Chaussée avec ma maman. L'air climatisée était bruyante mais le monsieur de la maintenance a essayé d'enlever le bruit d'oiseau, il était gentil. l'eau de la piscine était beaucoup trop chaude mais on était en canicule. Et le facial que j'ai payé à ma mère, aucune extraction de point noire, première fois que je vois ça pour un facial mais je ne m'étais pas bien renseignée. Par contre le personnel était extrêmement gentil. Je ne retournerais pas avec ma maman. J'y étais pour le travail mais j'étais un peu plus inquiète pour ses déplacements.
The fact that we were in the woods and a river was a special experience. I am sure for the outdoor people who do any activities during the summer, they will enjoy them.
The staff was very welcoming and always available. Recommend the spa, very relaxing. The staff are extremely nice and the atmosphere is very quiet. The food is very good.
Looking forward to go again.
Best place to enjoy winter activities at le baluchon . The maison bleu is a fantastic large cotage with everything you need.People in the baluchon are awsome. We will definitly come back
We tremendously enjoyed the area and the activities available.
They offer certain activities for free while others for a fee.
The one negative thing we found was dinner. There is only one option of restaurant and they offer limited choices and it is very expensive. For someone who is vegetarian, there is only one option and for that price, you can feed a large family of that dish.
Also there are no restaurants close by so you are very limited.
I live in Houston, Texas so Le Baluchon was a great change of pace from the hustle and bustle of the big city. French is the primary language in this region, but the staff and visitors were pretty accommodating despite my lack of French. There's lots to do here even if you are a solo traveler. I loved my room and its unique, lumber style. There's also beautiful scenery right on the property. Also Julie gave an amazing Swedish Massage that resulted iin me driftingto sleep. I just wish kayaking and yoga were still available in late October/early November. Great experience nonetheless!
Our accommodation was traditional wood built house from 1902, but modernised. It was a nice experience to be in a house of the style that we have seen in all the traditional parts of Quebec. It would’ve been nicer to be closer to the campus where the activities place, we needed a car to get there. As such, we didn’t really part of the site.
L’hôtel est magnifique, l’environnement exceptionnellement magnifique.
Les balades, la piscine, le spa, l’accueil, tout est parfait.
Nous avons séjourné 2 nuit.
Malgré la pluie nous avons fait une balade à la Cascade du domain et la ! Surprise :) Un ourson noir.
Génial