Du Mont-Royal Avenue is one of the main arteries of the Plateau. One finds a terrific range of original boutiques with products not seen anywhere else, along with restaurants and cafés that cater to people who enjoy good food and good conversation with friends. In front of the metro station, Place Gérald-Godin, where free bicycles are available from the beginning of June to the end of August, is named after one of Québec's best-loved poets.