They are worried about changing the character of the village center and dimming its historic charm.

Nevertheless, the town remains popular with tourists for its beautiful natural setting and historic charm.

What we had to do, he said, was to emphasize its historic charm.

The area, they say, is not only full of historic charm, but filled with potential art patrons.

Many people are wondering if it will survive with its historic charms intact or become another suburb.

Quebec City is full of small, boutique-lined neighborhoods, some which play up their historic charm.

Because of the nature in the area and its historic charm, the villages have become attractive to the affluent, including retirees.

A small building, its size adding to the historic charm, it was seldom filled to capacity.

Unfortunately, though, much of the historic charm may be gone for good.

But some community groups are concerned that project will sap the area's aesthetic and historic charm.