one we see today was built from 1763 to 1766 on the site of the Habitation built by Samuel de Champlain. The first church was built in 1688 and was dedicated to the Infant Jesus. She changed her name after en1690 victory over English Admiral William Phipps and became Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire. A second victory over the English in 1711 (in fact it is nature who defeated the English fleet commanded by Admiral Walker sank Hovender) transformed the name Notre Dame des Victoires. The bombing of the city in 1759 destroyed the church and most of the Lower Town. There were only charred walls. The reconstruction takes place over several years and ended in 1766. It was restored several times, three times saved from demolition when we wanted to expand the market place and historic monument in 1929.
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