On October 29, 1672, Intendant Jean Talon granted the land to Claude-Sébastien de Villieu, a lieutenant in the Carignan Regiment. The 1681 census lists five early settlers. In 1700, the Villieu family sold the seigneury to Pierre-Noël Le Gardeur, sieur de Tilly, and it took the name Tilly from then on.
The town at a glance
RCMLotbinière
South Shoreon the river west of Lévis
Life in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly
The vibe
A quiet heritage village and a member of the Association des plus beaux villages du Québec. Residents enjoy the river, the beaches and the orchards.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, including several old houses in the village. In the 2021 census, nearly nine households in ten owned their home, so rentals are few.
Nearby
Lookout over the river · Beach and wharf · Fromagerie Bergeron
Good to know
Express Lotbinière buses stop at the community centre and connect to Saint-Apollinaire, where a line links to the STLévis network. École de la Clé-d’Or, the elementary school, is in the village, and the nearest high school is in Sainte-Croix.
Landmarks
- Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly church
- Manoir de Tilly
- Chemin de Tilly
History
The history of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly
- 1672Land granted by Jean Talon
- 1700Seigneury takes the name Tilly
- 1702Parish registers open
- 1788Current church blessed
- 2002300th anniversary of the founding
In 1702, the seigneur had a wooden chapel built and dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, and the parish registers opened. The cornerstone of a church was laid in 1712. During the siege of Québec in 1759, British soldiers landed at Saint-Antoine and entrenched themselves in the church.
In 1786, the seigneur built the Manoir de Tilly, now a hotel. The current church was blessed on September 24, 1788, and its interior includes carved woodwork designed in part by Thomas Baillairgé. It was classified as a historic monument in 1963.
The parish municipality was created in 1845, abolished in 1847 and founded again in 1855. Over time, part of its land was used to form Saint-Apollinaire and Issoudun. In 1995, it became the municipality of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, and it celebrated the 300th anniversary of its founding in 2002.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly
Where is Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly?
On the south shore of the St. Lawrence, in the Lotbinière RCM, in Chaudière-Appalaches. The village is about 25 km from Québec City via Route 132, just west of Lévis.
What is there to see in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly?
The 1788 church, a classified historic monument, the Manoir de Tilly, built in 1786, and the old houses along the chemin de Tilly. The lookout near the church and the beaches along the river offer fine views of the St. Lawrence.
Where does the name Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly come from?
The parish honours Saint Anthony of Padua. The name Tilly recalls Pierre-Noël Le Gardeur, sieur de Tilly, who bought the seigneury in 1700. Residents are called Antoniens and Antoniennes.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly 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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