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. Located in the municipality of Sainte-Famille on

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, the Maison Morisset was classified as a historic site and building by the Ministry of Culture and Communications of Quebec on June 7, 1962. It is reputed to be the oldest stone house in the province of Quebec. In addition to its historical and architectural interest, the house has appeared in a large number of books and works of art, including several television appearances. It is on the cover of ''La Fille Laide'' by

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.''La fille laide'', by Yves Thériault
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'', it was revealed to be the ancestral family home of Canadian singer

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References

External links

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Association des familles Morissette du Canada
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Maison Morisset
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Canadian Register of Historic Places The Canadian Register of Historic Places (CRHP; french: Le Répertoire canadien des lieux patrimoniaux), also known as Canada's Historic Places, is an online directory of historic sites in Canada which have been formally recognized for their her ...

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