With a stay at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature in Saint-Paulin, you'll be 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Domaine & Vins Gelinas and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Passion Lavande. .This spa hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Sainte-Ursule Falls Park and 20 mi (32.2 km) from La Mauricie National Park.
What's nearby
Sainte-Ursule Falls Park - 25 min drive - 17.3 miles
Domaine & Vins Gelinas - 32 min drive - 14.8 miles
La Mauricie National Park - 39 min drive - 23.0 miles
La Cité de l'énergie - 41 min drive - 25.3 miles
Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap - 59 min drive - 39.6 miles
Restaurants
Le Prince Elie - 13 min drive
Le Rond Coin - 15 min drive
Restaurant le Villageois - 16 min drive
floribell - 20 min drive
Microbrasserie l'arsenal - 17 min drive
About this property
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature offers 90 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital 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 an outdoor tennis court 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.
Spa Le Baluchon has 13 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Stay in one of 90 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, 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. 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 a water dispenser. This hotel has 8 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.
Terrasse de l'Éco-café - Onsite bistro. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
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
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Éco-café
Salle à manger
Terrasse de l'Éco-café
Things to do
Archery
Bicycle storage
Bicycle tours
Books
Canoeing
Cross-country skiing
Ecotours
Full-service spa
Games
Gym
Hiking/biking trails
Horseback riding/rentals
Ice skating
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Outdoor tennis court
Seasonal outdoor pool
Shopping
Ski equipment rentals
Ski storage
Sledding
Snow sports gear
Snow tubing
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Volleyball
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
8 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Dock
Firepit
Garden
On the boardwalk/promenade
On the riverwalk
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Full-service spa
13 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open daily
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 step to reach entrance
No elevator
Smooth flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch smart TV with digital channels
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 13 2026 to July 9 2026 (dates subject to change):
Spa
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
Property 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 20 per day
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 some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
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
8.8
Excellent
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The site is exceptionally beautiful. Great services, all the staff very kind and professional. The dinner 3 services was very good. The spa and massages excellent. Great place to relaxe and enjoy Les paysages champêtres!
The grounds and surrounding area are lovely, even in the summer months. It must be a fantasyland in the winter. We look forward to returning for horse-drawn sleigh rides.
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
Floor was uneven in our room and they put a small ramp in to compensate, but we still tripped on it often.
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Aug 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Nice place but...
- Tips are include on every invoice and they ask tip over it!
- The 8 services was not available while i has been told (by email and phone) i didn't need to reserve in advance :( ... one of the reson why we were there
- The massage end up to be 25$ more than advice on their web site
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!
Gregory
Verified
4/10 Poor
yassine
Oct 4, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
I was charged an extra fee for cleaning dishes even though I put them on the dishwasher and hit button on before I checked out.
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 chambre était fantastique. Chambre de coin avec 2 belles grandes fenêtres sur la nature. Magnifique souper découverte 8 services. Domaine fantastique pour le plein air, sentier de bois illuminé le soir.
Isabelle
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chantal
Feb 27, 2026
Endroit merveilleux chambre chalet propreté le seul point serait l,ambiance global réception restaurant location je retournerai avec beaucoup de plaisir