Café L’Épée Royale

Place Category: Restaurants

Café L’Épée Royale is a seasonal café inside the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, in the historic L’Épée Royale building (#29 on the Fortress map). Parks Canada describes coffee, espresso drinks, French pastries and Cape Breton sweets in an indoor setting. Its published 2026 season was May 18 to October 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Confirm current hours before visiting.

Official Parks Canada dining information

For seasonal timing and meal planning, see the Where to Eat and Drink in Louisbourg guide and the Fortress of Louisbourg guide.

Chocolate and caramel cheesecake served inside Café L’Épée Royale at the Fortress of Louisbourg