Clinton family to take over Manoir Hovey in Quebec's Eastern Townships

The tiny village of North Hatleyin Quebec's Eastern Townships will play host to a high-profile political family from across the border starting this weekend.

Former U.S.president Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, their daughter Chelsea and their two grandchildren are planning tostay at Manoir Hovey, sources tell Radio-Canada.

The Clintonswere invited to the Townships by bestsellingauthor Louise Penny, who lives in Knowlton.Hillary Clinton has repeatedly mentioned being a fan ofPenny'sInspector Gamache series, which follows aSret du Qubecdetective.

"As you might have heard, President and Secretary Clinton, along with family and dear friends, will be visiting Quebec's Eastern Township in mid-August, as my guests, on a brief private getaway,"Penny said Wednesday in a statement to CBC News.

"They'll be exploring the beautiful area, enjoying the sights, and most of all, relaxing."

The Clintons are expectedto arrive at the exclusive ManoirHovey resort on Sunday and stay until Aug. 19.They will be housed in one of the suites away from the main building.

The U.S.Secret Service visited the resort, which spans some 35 acres on the shores ofLake Massawippi, for a security check last week.

Manoir Hovey recently placed19thon a list of the world's finest hotels by Travel & Leisure Magazine.

It is accustomed to receiving high-profile guests. In 2003, then-French president Jacques Chiracvisited with his wife.

Hillary Clinton's memoir What Happened, which details herfailed presidential bid, is dueoutSept. 12.