In 1653, Jean de Lauson granted the seigneury to Jean Bourdon for his son Jean-François Bourdon de Dombourg, hence its first name, Dombourg. The first settlers arrived from 1667, and a seigneurial mill was built in 1668.
The town at a glance
RCMPortneuf
Portneufon the river west of Québec City
Life in Neuville
The vibe
A historic farming village on the river, and a member of the Association des plus beaux villages du Québec. In summer, sweet corn stands line Route 138.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, including several old houses in the village core. Duplexes and small apartment buildings are few.
Nearby
Réserve naturelle du Marais-Léon-Provancher · Place des Marées · Jacques-Cartier River
Good to know
Route 138 follows the river, and Route 365 leads to Highway 40 at exit 281. Neuville is about 30 km from downtown Québec City.
Landmarks
- Rue des Érables
- Chemin du Roy
- Église Saint-François-de-Sales
History
The history of Neuville
- 1667First settlers arrive
- 1680The seigneury takes the name Neuville
- 1684Parish established
- 1919Village of Neuville is created
- 1997Merger forms the town of Neuville
In 1680, Nicolas Dupont de Neuville bought the seigneury and gave it his name. It had 372 residents by 1683. The Saint-François-de-Sales parish was established in 1684, with Jean Basset as its first priest, and the place was also called Pointe-aux-Trembles, after a point once covered with aspens.
From 1802 to 1830, the Bourg Saint-Louis, the heart of today’s village, saw a building boom. Between 1840 and 1870, Neuville’s shipyards built 65 three-masted ships, sold mainly in England. The painter Antoine Plamondon settled in Neuville in 1851, and several of his paintings hang in the parish church.
In 1919, the village of Neuville split from the parish of Pointe-aux-Trembles and became a separate municipality. The two municipalities merged in 1997 to form the town of Neuville. Since 1984, Neuville has been twinned with Neuville-de-Poitou, in France.
Frequently asked questions about Neuville
Where is Neuville?
On the north shore of the St. Lawrence, about 30 km west of downtown Québec City, in the Portneuf regional county municipality. The town lies between Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and Donnacona.
Why is Neuville corn so well known?
The rich soil and the fields sloping toward the river, whose stones hold the sun’s heat, allow planting earlier than elsewhere in the region. Growers produce more than 20 varieties of sweet corn, sold among other places at the stands along Route 138.
Where does the name Neuville come from?
From Nicolas Dupont, ennobled under the name Neuville, who bought the seigneury in 1680. In French place names, Neuville means “new estate.”
How do I find an apartment for rent in Neuville?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Neuville will soon be listed on the site, along with the online rental application. In the meantime, Cléo can notify you as soon as a unit is posted.
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