The parish’s history begins in 1727. In 1729, a combined rectory and chapel was built on the Rivière du Sud, then the main route of travel. It housed the missionary, then the parish priest.
The town at a glance
RCMMontmagny
South Shoresouthwest of Montmagny
Life in Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud
The vibe
An active village surrounded by large farms, with manufacturing companies and many sports facilities.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, with a few plexes and small buildings in the village. The old 1763 rectory now holds residences.
Nearby
Outdoor municipal pool · Parc Olivier-Tremblay · Bibliothèque du Rocher
Good to know
The village is about ten minutes from Montmagny and about 30 minutes from Lévis. Route 228 runs through it and leads to Autoroute 20 and Montmagny.
Landmarks
- Saint-François heritage site
- Rivière du Sud
- Recreation centre
History
The history of Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud
- 1727Parish founded
- 1763Stone rectory built
- 1842Parish canonically established
- 1985Current name adopted
- 1988Heritage site classified
A new church opened for worship in 1762. In early 1763, parishioners decided to build a stone rectory, finished that same fall. Enlarged in 1811, it was classified a heritage building in 1979 and is named Pavillon Pierre-Laurent-Bédard, after the founding priest.
The parish of Saint-François-de-Sales-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud was canonically erected in 1842. The parish municipality was created in 1845, abolished in 1847 and restored in 1855. The current church was built in the 1860s, followed by the convent in 1883 and the rectory in 1887.
In 1985, the municipality shortened its name to Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud. In 1988, the group formed by the church, the two rectories, the calvary and the former convent was classified a heritage site. Residents were once nicknamed the Casques de cuir (leather caps), after the headgear they wore winter and summer.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud
Where is Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud?
On the South Shore, in the Montmagny RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, about 20 km southwest of Montmagny. The village lies on the Rivière du Sud, south of Autoroute 20.
Where does the name Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud come from?
The Rivière du Sud runs through the municipality. The original name, Saint-François-de-Sales, refers to Saint Francis de Sales, and the Commission de toponymie also mentions Bishop François de Laval, the first Bishop of Québec.
What is the Saint-François heritage site?
A religious complex in the village centre, classified in 1988. It includes the old 1763 rectory, the calvary, Saint-François-de-Sales church, the former 1883 convent and the 1887 rectory.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud 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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