Although brothers Jean and Godefroy Drolet founded this municipality in 1851, it wasn’t officially recognized until 1885. One of the town’s highlights is the Saint-Samuel Church, which has been the pride of Drolet residents since its construction in 1898. Made from unpolished granite hauled from a Saint-Sébastien quarry, it has been named an official historic monument, which is also the case with the neo-classical rectory, today a private residence, and the 1906 convent, which now holds a community hall. Outdoors enthusiasts can hike the trail up Mount Morne; at its peak, an observation tower provides a 360-degree panoramic view. Close by, in an ancient quarry at 640 metres’ elevation on Mount St-Sébastien, is the Maison du Granit interpretation centre.
