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Two words of friendly greeting capture the essence of Montréal: "Bonjour, hi." When you hear them, you’ll know the person you’re meeting is bilingual, like most folks here. The people of Montréal are both fiercely proud of the city’s French heritage, culture and language, and welcoming to non-French-speaking visitors. The local architecture reflects a mix of the Old and New Worlds. Its unique skyline mingles 19th-century Beaux-Arts structures with 21st-century contemporary gems. Historic stone houses are now home to funky fusion restaurants. And languages from around the world can be heard on the street, along with the “rolled r” of native French speakers. Rainbow banners fly alongside Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag, while traditional French and Italian pastries are sold next door to distinctly sweet Montréal-style bagels. Just when you thought you'd seen it all, a short escalator ride takes you down to RÉSO, Montréal's huge Underground City.