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== Background and release ==

In June 2008, it was announced that Dion will celebrate [[Quebec City]]’s 400th birthday with special concert on the historic [[Plains of Abraham]] on 22 August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tickets Now Available for Celine’s Special Concert at Quebec’s 400th Birthday!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/77695|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072236/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/77695|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 July 2014|date=1 June 2008|~~accessdate~~=1 June 2008}}</ref> Dion personally chose all of the special guest performers for her show.<ref name=”cda”>{{cite web|title=Special Guests Announced for Celine’s Concert at Quebec’s 400th Birthday!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/78233|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072221/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/78233|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 July 2014|date=17 June 2008|~~accessdate~~=17 June 2008}}</ref> The list of Quebec artists scheduled to perform included: [[Garou (singer)|Garou]], [[Marc Dupré]], [[Nanette Workman]], [[Dan Bigras]], [[Mes Aïeux]], the Dion family, [[Zachary Richard]], [[Éric Lapointe (singer)|Éric Lapointe]], [[Claude Dubois]], [[Jean-Pierre Ferland]] and [[Ginette Reno]].<ref name=”cda” /> Dion and invited artists performed over thirty songs in front of 250,000 spectators.<ref name=”cdb”>{{cite web|title=Celine Dion: Céline sur les Plaines – DVD|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/music/c%C3%A9line-sur-les-plaines-dvd-1|date=11 November 2008|~~accessdate~~=11 November 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525213644/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/music/c%C3%A9line-sur-les-plaines-dvd-1|archive-date=25 May 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The concert was also broadcast live on giant screens in [[Lévis, Quebec]] for an additional 100,000 people.<ref>{{cite web|title=Quebec City Concert to Air in Lévis!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/79892|date=14 August 2008|~~accessdate~~=14 August 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072236/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/79892|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The show was available the next day and until early September, through video-on-demand [[Vidéotron]], [[Shaw Communications|Shaw]] and [[Cogeco]].<ref name=”quebecor” /> The distribution of this show was very successful with viewers across Canada.<ref name=”quebecor” /> Nearly 130,000 subscribers took advantage of the special offer of the largest cable companies and broadcasters in the country.<ref name=”quebecor” /> On 21 September 2008, the show was broadcast on the [[TVA (TV network)|TVA]] network, attracting nearly 1.8 million viewers and becoming the evening’s most-watched broadcast in Quebec.<ref name=”quebecor” /><ref>{{cite web|title=Celine’s Quebec City Concert to Air on TVA!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/81612|date=19 September 2008|~~accessdate~~=19 September 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072236/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/81612|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In June 2008, it was announced that Dion will celebrate [[Quebec City]]’s 400th birthday with special concert on the historic [[Plains of Abraham]] on 22 August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tickets Now Available for Celine’s Special Concert at Quebec’s 400th Birthday!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/77695|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072236/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/77695|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 July 2014|date=1 June 2008|=1 June 2008}}</ref> Dion personally chose all of the special guest performers for her show.<ref name=”cda”>{{cite web|title=Special Guests Announced for Celine’s Concert at Quebec’s 400th Birthday!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/78233|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072221/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/78233|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 July 2014|date=17 June 2008|=17 June 2008}}</ref> The list of Quebec artists scheduled to perform included: [[Garou (singer)|Garou]], [[Marc Dupré]], [[Nanette Workman]], [[Dan Bigras]], [[Mes Aïeux]], the Dion family, [[Zachary Richard]], [[Éric Lapointe (singer)|Éric Lapointe]], [[Claude Dubois]], [[Jean-Pierre Ferland]] and [[Ginette Reno]].<ref name=”cda” /> Dion and invited artists performed over thirty songs in front of 250,000 spectators.<ref name=”cdb”>{{cite web|title=Celine Dion: Céline sur les Plaines – DVD|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/music/c%C3%A9line-sur-les-plaines-dvd-1|date=11 November 2008|=11 November 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525213644/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/music/c%C3%A9line-sur-les-plaines-dvd-1|archive-date=25 May 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The concert was also broadcast live on giant screens in [[Lévis, Quebec]] for an additional 100,000 people.<ref>{{cite web|title=Quebec City Concert to Air in Lévis!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/79892|date=14 August 2008|=14 August 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072236/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/79892|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The show was available the next day and until early September, through video-on-demand [[Vidéotron]], [[Shaw Communications|Shaw]] and [[Cogeco]].<ref name=”quebecor” /> The distribution of this show was very successful with viewers across Canada.<ref name=”quebecor” /> Nearly 130,000 subscribers took advantage of the special offer of the largest cable companies and broadcasters in the country.<ref name=”quebecor” /> On 21 September 2008, the show was broadcast on the [[TVA (TV network)|TVA]] network, attracting nearly 1.8 million viewers and becoming the evening’s most-watched broadcast in Quebec.<ref name=”quebecor” /><ref>{{cite web|title=Celine’s Quebec City Concert to Air on TVA!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/81612|date=19 September 2008|=19 September 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072236/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/81612|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In October 2008, celinedion.com announced that Dion’s historic concert will soon be available on [[DVD]] in its entirety.<ref name=”cdc”>{{cite web|title=Celine’s Quebec City Concert Coming to DVD!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/82772|date=12 October 2008|~~accessdate~~=12 October 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072237/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/82772|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> ”Céline sur les Plaines” was released in Canada on 11 November 2008.<ref name=”cdd”>{{cite web|title=”Céline sur les Plaines” DVD Available on November 11!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/83916|date=9 November 2008|~~accessdate~~=9 November 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072234/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/83916|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The DVD features over three hours of concert footage, never seen before bonus material and exclusive behind the scenes clips (footage filmed the day of the show, backstage and during rehearsal).<ref name=”cdb” /><ref name=”cdc” /><ref name=”cdd” /><ref>{{cite web|title=Céline sur les Plaines|publisher=Productions J|url=http://www.productionsj.com/404-detail-our-dvd-celine-sur-les-plaines.html|~~accessdate~~=30 June 2014|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080827/http://www.productionsj.com/404-detail-our-dvd-celine-sur-les-plaines.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 May 2009, the DVD entitled ”Live à Quebec” was released in France, Belgium and Switzerland.<ref name=”cde”>{{cite web|title=Celine DVD Now Available in France|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/89372|date=5 June 2009|~~accessdate~~=5 June 2009|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072233/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/89372|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> A collector’s edition featuring ten exclusive [[photograph]]s autographed by Dion was also issued in a [[digipak]].<ref name=”cde” />

In October 2008, celinedion.com announced that Dion’s historic concert will soon be available on [[DVD]] in its entirety.<ref name=”cdc”>{{cite web|title=Celine’s Quebec City Concert Coming to DVD!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/82772|date=12 October 2008|=12 October 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072237/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/82772|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> ”Céline sur les Plaines” was released in Canada on 11 November 2008.<ref name=”cdd”>{{cite web|title=”Céline sur les Plaines” DVD Available on November 11!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/83916|date=9 November 2008|=9 November 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072234/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/83916|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The DVD features over three hours of concert footage, never seen before bonus material and exclusive behind the scenes clips (footage filmed the day of the show, backstage and during rehearsal).<ref name=”cdb” /><ref name=”cdc” /><ref name=”cdd” /><ref>{{cite web|title=Céline sur les Plaines|publisher=Productions J|url=http://www.productionsj.com/404-detail-our-dvd-celine-sur-les-plaines.html|=30 June 2014|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080827/http://www.productionsj.com/404-detail-our-dvd-celine-sur-les-plaines.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 May 2009, the DVD entitled ”Live à Quebec” was released in France, Belgium and Switzerland.<ref name=”cde”>{{cite web|title=Celine DVD Now Available in France|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/89372|date=5 June 2009|=5 June 2009|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140702072233/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/89372|archive-date=2 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> A collector’s edition featuring ten exclusive [[photograph]]s autographed by Dion was also issued in a [[digipak]].<ref name=”cde” />

== Commercial performance ==

”Céline on the Plains” debuted at number one on the Canadian Music DVD Chart, selling 32,800 copies.<ref name=”cd1″>{{cite web|title=”Céline sur les Plaines” at the Top of the DVD Sales Chart in Quebec!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/84812|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714210100/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/84812|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 July 2014|date=1 December 2008|~~accessdate~~=1 December 2008}}</ref><ref name=”montreal”>{{cite web|title=Le DVD “Céline sur les Plaines” le plus vendu au Québec |publisher=Circulation Montréal |url=http://www.circulationmontreal.com/nouvelles.php?article=20081121090941 |date=21 November 2008 |~~accessdate~~=21 November 2008 |language=French |author=Julie Rhéaume |url-status=dead |~~archiveurl~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708155109/http://www.circulationmontreal.com/nouvelles.php?article=20081121090941 |~~archivedate~~=8 July 2011 }}</ref> It became the DVD with the biggest weekly sales in Canada in 2008, all genres, all languages and all artists alike.<ref name=”cd1″ /><ref name=”montreal” /> After just three weeks, 49,059 units of ”Céline sur les Plaines” were sold.<ref name=”quebecor”>{{cite web|title=Mémoire de Quebecor Media inc. sur les nouveaux medias: avis d’audience publique 2008-11 |publisher=[[Québecor Média]] |url=http://quebecor.com/Gallery/M%C3%A9moire%20QMi%202008%20-%20Nouveaux%20m%C3%A9dias.pdf |date=5 December 2008 |~~accessdate~~=5 December 2008 |language=French |url-status=dead |~~archiveurl~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20101007090935/http://quebecor.com/Gallery/M%C3%A9moire%20QMi%202008%20-%20Nouveaux%20m%C3%A9dias.pdf |~~archivedate~~=7 October 2010 }}</ref> As of June 2014, it has sold over 100,000 copies and is eligible for [[Music Canada#Certification-awards|Diamond]] certification in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|title=Certification Definitions|publisher=[[Music Canada]]|url=http://www.musiccanada.com/certificationdefinitions.aspx|~~accessdate~~=31 May 2014|archive-date=15 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115124252/http://www.musiccanada.com/certificationdefinitions.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>

”Céline on the Plains” debuted at number one on the Canadian Music DVD Chart, selling 32,800 copies.<ref name=”cd1″>{{cite web|title=”Céline sur les Plaines” at the Top of the DVD Sales Chart in Quebec!|publisher=celinedion.com|url=http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/84812|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714210100/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/84812|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 July 2014|date=1 December 2008|=1 December 2008}}</ref><ref name=”montreal”>{{cite web|title=Le DVD “Céline sur les Plaines” le plus vendu au Québec |publisher=Circulation Montréal |url=http://www.circulationmontreal.com/nouvelles.php?article=20081121090941 |date=21 November 2008 |=21 November 2008 |language=French |author=Julie Rhéaume |url-status=dead |=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708155109/http://www.circulationmontreal.com/nouvelles.php?article=20081121090941 |=8 July 2011}}</ref> It became the DVD with the biggest weekly sales in Canada in 2008, all genres, all languages and all artists alike.<ref name=”cd1″ /><ref name=”montreal” /> After just three weeks, 49,059 units of ”Céline sur les Plaines” were sold.<ref name=”quebecor”>{{cite web|title=Mémoire de Quebecor Media inc. sur les nouveaux medias: avis d’audience publique 2008-11 |publisher=[[Québecor Média]] |url=http://quebecor.com/Gallery/M%C3%A9moire%20QMi%202008%20-%20Nouveaux%20m%C3%A9dias.pdf |date=5 December 2008 |=5 December 2008 |language=French |url-status=dead |=https://web.archive.org/web/20101007090935/http://quebecor.com/Gallery/M%C3%A9moire%20QMi%202008%20-%20Nouveaux%20m%C3%A9dias.pdf |=7 October 2010}}</ref> As of June 2014, it has sold over 100,000 copies and is eligible for [[Music Canada#Certification-awards|Diamond]] certification in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|title=Certification Definitions|publisher=[[Music Canada]]|url=http://www.musiccanada.com/certificationdefinitions.aspx|=31 May 2014|archive-date=15 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115124252/http://www.musiccanada.com/certificationdefinitions.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>

”Live à Quebec” also entered the French chart at number one and spent three weeks at the top.<ref name=”frpeak”>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/charts/0921/videos-musicales.php|title=Classement officiel des ventes de DVD Musicaux|language=French|publisher=Webedia|date=18 May 2009|~~accessdate~~=18 May 2009}}</ref> It has sold 34,350 copies in 2009, becoming the best selling music DVD by a female artist in France that year and tenth best selling music DVD overall.<ref name=”fr1″>{{cite web|title=Cité de la musique: rapport 2009 |publisher=Observatoire de la musique / GfK |url=http://observatoire.cite-musique.fr/observatoire/document/MME_Ann%C3%A9e_2009.pdf |date=13 May 2010 |~~accessdate~~=13 May 2010 |url-status=dead |~~archiveurl~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173647/http://observatoire.cite-musique.fr/observatoire/document/MME_Ann%C3%A9e_2009.pdf |~~archivedate~~=3 March 2016 }}</ref> In 2010, ”Live à Quebec” has sold additional 5,500 units, bringing total sales to 39,850 copies.<ref name=”fr2″>{{cite web|title=Cité de la musique: rapport 2010 |publisher=Observatoire de la musique / GfK |url=http://observatoire.cite-musique.fr/observatoire/document/MME_Ann%C3%A9e_2010.pdf |~~accessdate~~=13 May 2011 |url-status=dead |~~archiveurl~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129211659/http://observatoire.cite-musique.fr/observatoire/document/MME_Ann%C3%A9e_2010.pdf |~~archivedate~~=29 January 2016 }}</ref> As of June 2014, it has sold over 45,000 copies and is eligible for [[Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique#Certification-awards|triple Platinum]] certification in France.<ref>{{cite web|title=Les Certifications|publisher=[[Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique|SNEP]]|url=http://www.snepmusique.com/les-disques-dor/|~~accessdate~~=31 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803181121/http://www.snepmusique.com/les-disques-dor/|archive-date=3 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

”Live à Quebec” also entered the French chart at number one and spent three weeks at the top.<ref name=”frpeak”>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/charts/0921/videos-musicales.php|title=Classement officiel des ventes de DVD Musicaux|language=French|publisher=Webedia|date=18 May 2009|=18 May 2009}}</ref> It has sold 34,350 copies in 2009, becoming the best selling music DVD by a female artist in France that year and tenth best selling music DVD overall.<ref name=”fr1″>{{cite web|title=Cité de la musique: rapport 2009 |publisher=Observatoire de la musique / GfK |url=http://observatoire.cite-musique.fr/observatoire/document/MME_Ann%C3%A9e_2009.pdf |date=13 May 2010 |=13 May 2010 |url-status=dead |=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173647/http://observatoire.cite-musique.fr/observatoire/document/MME_Ann%C3%A9e_2009.pdf |=3 March 2016}}</ref> In 2010, ”Live à Quebec” has sold additional 5,500 units, bringing total sales to 39,850 copies.<ref name=”fr2″>{{cite web|title=Cité de la musique: rapport 2010 |publisher=Observatoire de la musique / GfK |url=http://observatoire.cite-musique.fr/observatoire/document/MME_Ann%C3%A9e_2010.pdf |=13 May 2011 |url-status=dead |=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129211659/http://observatoire.cite-musique.fr/observatoire/document/MME_Ann%C3%A9e_2010.pdf |=29 January 2016}}</ref> As of June 2014, it has sold over 45,000 copies and is eligible for [[Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique#Certification-awards|triple Platinum]] certification in France.<ref>{{cite web|title=Les Certifications|publisher=[[Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique|SNEP]]|url=http://www.snepmusique.com/les-disques-dor/|=31 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803181121/http://www.snepmusique.com/les-disques-dor/|archive-date=3 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In Belgium Wallonia, ”Live à Quebec” entered the chart at number one and spent four weeks at the top. In Switzerland, it peaked at number two and in Belgium Flanders, it reached number ten.

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== Accolades ==

In October 2009, ”Céline sur les Plaines” received a [[Félix Award]] for the DVD of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gala de l’ADISQ – 2009 |publisher=ADISQ |url=http://www.adisq.com/even-gala/archives/gala2009.html |~~accessdate~~=13 January 2014 |url-status=dead |~~archiveurl~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109162835/http://www.adisq.com/even-gala/archives/gala2009.html |~~archivedate~~=9 November 2013 }}</ref>

In October 2009, ”Céline sur les Plaines” received a [[Félix Award]] for the DVD of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gala de l’ADISQ – 2009 |publisher=ADISQ |url=http://www.adisq.com/even-gala/archives/gala2009.html |=13 January 2014 |url-status=dead |=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109162835/http://www.adisq.com/even-gala/archives/gala2009.html |=9 November 2013}}</ref>

== Track listing ==

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!scope=”row”|Belgian Music DVD ([[Ultratop]] Flanders)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/album/1b1eb/Celine-Dion-Live-a-Quebec-[DVD|title=Céline Dion – Live à Quebec [DVD]|publisher=Ultratop.be. Hung Medien|language=Dutch|~~accessdate~~=28 July 2014}}</ref>

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!scope=”row”|Belgian Music DVD ([[Ultratop]] Wallonia)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/fr/album/1b1eb/Celine-Dion-Live-a-Quebec-[DVD|title=Céline Dion – Live à Quebec [DVD]|publisher=Ultratop.be. Hung Medien|language=French|~~accessdate~~=28 July 2014}}</ref>

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!scope=”row”|Belgian Music DVD (Ultratop Wallonia)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2009&cat=d|title=Rapports Annuels 2009 DVD Musicaux|publisher=Ultratop|work=Ultratop.be|language=French|date=1 January 2011}}</ref>

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!scope=”row”|Belgian Music DVD (Ultratop Wallonia)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2009&cat=d|title=Rapports Annuels 2010 DVD Musicaux|publisher=Ultratop|work=Ultratop.be|language=French|date=1 January 2011}}</ref>

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!scope=”row” rowspan=”2″ | Belgium, France, Switzerland<ref>{{cite web|title=Celine Dion : live a Quebec|publisher=[[Amazon.com|Amazon.com, Inc]]|url=https://www.amazon.fr/Celine-Dion-live-Quebec-C%C3%A9line/dp/B001UTVP6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404162003&sr=8-1&keywords=celine+dion+live+a+quebec|~~accessdate~~=3 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Céline Dion : live à Québec – Edition collector avec 10 photos inédites et dédicacées|publisher=Amazon.com, Inc|url=https://www.amazon.fr/C%C3%A9line-Dion-collector-in%C3%A9dites-d%C3%A9dicac%C3%A9es/dp/B001SBCBLQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404162003&sr=8-2&keywords=celine+dion+live+a+quebec|~~accessdate~~=3 May 2011}}</ref>

!scope=”row” rowspan=”2″ | Belgium, France, Switzerland<ref>{{cite web|title=Celine Dion : live a Quebec|publisher=[[Amazon.com|Amazon.com, Inc]]|url=https://www.amazon.fr/Celine-Dion-live-Quebec-C%C3%A9line/dp/B001UTVP6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404162003&sr=8-1&keywords=celine+dion+live+a+quebec|=3 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Céline Dion : live à Québec – Edition collector avec 10 photos inédites et dédicacées|publisher=Amazon.com, Inc|url=https://www.amazon.fr/C%C3%A9line-Dion-collector-in%C3%A9dites-d%C3%A9dicac%C3%A9es/dp/B001SBCBLQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404162003&sr=8-2&keywords=celine+dion+live+a+quebec|=3 May 2011}}</ref>

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|rowspan=”2″| [[TF1|TF1 Video]]

2008 video by Celine Dion

Céline sur les Plaines (English: “Celine on the Plains”) is the ninth home video by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released on DVD in Canada by Productions J on 11 November 2008. Entitled Live à Quebec, it was also issued in France, Belgium and Switzerland by TF1 Video on 20 May 2009. The DVD includes Dion’s historic concert in Quebec City in front of 250,000 spectators, which took place on the Plains of Abraham on 22 August 2008 in celebration of the city’s 400th anniversary. The release was commercially successful reaching number one on the charts in Canada, France and Belgium, and number two in Switzerland. In 2009, Céline sur les Plaines received a Félix Award for the DVD of the Year.

Background and release

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In June 2008, it was announced that Dion will celebrate Quebec City‘s 400th birthday with special concert on the historic Plains of Abraham on 22 August 2008.^[1] Dion personally chose all of the special guest performers for her show.^[2] The list of Quebec artists scheduled to perform included: Garou, Marc Dupré, Nanette Workman, Dan Bigras, Mes Aïeux, the Dion family, Zachary Richard, Éric Lapointe, Claude Dubois, Jean-Pierre Ferland and Ginette Reno.^[2] Dion and invited artists performed over thirty songs in front of 250,000 spectators.^[3] The concert was also broadcast live on giant screens in Lévis, Quebec for an additional 100,000 people.^[4] The show was available the next day and until early September, through video-on-demand Vidéotron, Shaw and Cogeco.^[5] The distribution of this show was very successful with viewers across Canada.^[5] Nearly 130,000 subscribers took advantage of the special offer of the largest cable companies and broadcasters in the country.^[5] On 21 September 2008, the show was broadcast on the TVA network, attracting nearly 1.8 million viewers and becoming the evening’s most-watched broadcast in Quebec.^[5]^[6]

In October 2008, celinedion.com announced that Dion’s historic concert will soon be available on DVD in its entirety.^[7] Céline sur les Plaines was released in Canada on 11 November 2008.^[8] The DVD features over three hours of concert footage, never seen before bonus material and exclusive behind the scenes clips (footage filmed the day of the show, backstage and during rehearsal).^[3]^[7]^[8]^[9] On 20 May 2009, the DVD entitled Live à Quebec was released in France, Belgium and Switzerland.^[10] A collector’s edition featuring ten exclusive photographs autographed by Dion was also issued in a digipak.^[10]

Commercial performance

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Céline on the Plains debuted at number one on the Canadian Music DVD Chart, selling 32,800 copies.^[11]^[12] It became the DVD with the biggest weekly sales in Canada in 2008, all genres, all languages and all artists alike.^[11]^[12] After just three weeks, 49,059 units of Céline sur les Plaines were sold.^[5] As of June 2014, it has sold over 100,000 copies and is eligible for Diamond certification in Canada.^[13]

Live à Quebec also entered the French chart at number one and spent three weeks at the top.^[14] It has sold 34,350 copies in 2009, becoming the best selling music DVD by a female artist in France that year and tenth best selling music DVD overall.^[15] In 2010, Live à Quebec has sold additional 5,500 units, bringing total sales to 39,850 copies.^[16] As of June 2014, it has sold over 45,000 copies and is eligible for triple Platinum certification in France.^[17]

In Belgium Wallonia, Live à Quebec entered the chart at number one and spent four weeks at the top. In Switzerland, it peaked at number two and in Belgium Flanders, it reached number ten.

In October 2009, Céline sur les Plaines received a Félix Award for the DVD of the Year.^[18]

Bonus material
Title
1.	“Avant le spectacle” (Before the show)
2.	“Céline en coulisses 1” (Céline behind the scenes 1)
3.	“Céline en coulisses 2” (Céline behind the scenes 2)
4.	“Après le spectacle” (After the show)

Background and release

Commercial performance

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