The frenzy noted

Hundreds of people were crane to avenue de Salaberry. Meanwhile, manager Florent Coné even awaited customers from Montreal, Lanaudière and Laurentides on this first Monday after the construction holidays.

The brewing establishment of the Montcalm district received indeed from the big visit. Nevertheless, that of the French Youtubeur Benjamin Brillaud, alias Nota Bene, in the heart of his first real trip in Quebec.

“We were waiting for a lot of people, but not as much!” It’s really warm in the heart! Therefore, ” Launched Brillaud on the microphone before reassuring those who were waiting by announcing that the signing session which. However, was to end at 8 p.m. However, would stretch later in the evening.

Popularizer of the star history which joins more than five million French speakers across the planet. Additionally, However, Brillaud had already frenzy noted made a flash visit to Ubisoft in Montreal a few years ago.

Quebec history – Frenzy noted

This time. Furthermore, Brillaud gives herself time to approach the history of the province again and more in depth in his videos as informative as educational.

“I had already talked about the history of Quebec eight. For example, nine years ago, the question of the” discovery “of Canada with the Viking Leif Erickson at the Anse aux Meadows”, he explains, in an interview with The suna few hours before meeting his fans during a signing session.

“I also talked about indigenous peoples. In addition, natives during the Second World War,” he added about his first forays into the history of Quebec.

Superveredette – Frenzy noted

Always smiling. jovial and sympathetic, Note Bene took the time on Monday evening to discuss a little story with each of her many fans and, like a real rock star, to please the books and other objects they presented to him.

“It is also a way for me to come. see and thank my Quebec subscribers, who still represent 5 % of my audience. These are always good times. it is important to meet those who follow the chain, ”continues the youtubeur with the appearance of a nice giant.

Tied with the Belgians. French -speaking frenzy noted residents of Canada even appear in front of the 3 % to 4 % Swiss who follow Brillaud, behind the French who obviously represent 75 % of his audience.

Resident of Tours. Brillaud is also particularly in a video to make a video on Marie Guyart (Marie de l’Incarnation), founder of the Congregation of Ursulines in New France.

“She too comes from Tours. so my video will start a stone’s throw from my home before transporting herself to Quebec,” he says.

Aboriginal peoples

Note Bene will also speak of Quebec identity. relations between Quebecers and Aboriginal peoples in another video which, like that on Marie Guyart, will be broadcast somewhere in 2026.

“In my upcoming videos. we will talk about the Wendats and their role in the aspect of French colonization,” he adds, eager to approach a rarely treated aspect of this relationship between the two peoples.

“We must not forget that the First Nations. when the French arrived in America, thought of finding a way of integrating them into the Confederation of Nations more than they saw them as colonizers,” said Brillaud.

In collaboration with Quebec historian Laurent Turcot. he will also address the history of whale hunting after a visit to Tadoussac in addition to making a little promotion for the celebrations of frenzy noted New France, which he will attend in a few days.

Accident success

With now 10 employees with his job. 25 to 40 authors, historians, archaeologists who regularly collaborate with him, Brillaud has however remained very humble in the face of the success he has known for 11 years while 2.5 million people follow him on Youtube and as much on other platforms.

“Note, it’s a bit of an accident. I never thought I would make it a job. I’m so happy when people write to me to tell me that they are now interested in the story. It touches me to see that I am like that in people’s lives, ”he continues.

It should be remembered that Brillaud had launched his YouTube channel project. alone with his wife Coralie who also accompanies him in Quebec, when he was unemployed after being frenzy noted dismissed from the cameraman position he occupied before in a Paris company.

“At the start. it was only me and Coralie, but, after two or three years, it was necessary to hire someone, because the volume of work had become too large. And I have to tell you that it has not decreased since even if we have hired other people! ” Finish, smile in the corner, this content creator who obviously loves his job.