After the Great Upheaval of 1755, Acadians coming mainly from Beaubassin and Île Saint-Jean were taken in on the lands of the seigneur Michel-Jean-Hugues Péan de Livaudière, in the parish of Saint-Charles-Borromée. In 1756, they were given land in the Première Cadie. French Canadians and a few Britons joined them later.
The town at a glance
RCMBellechasse
South Shoresoutheast of Lévis
Life in Saint-Gervais
The vibe
A quiet farming village proud of its Acadian roots, with a municipal pool, a fitness centre and active clubs.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes. The municipal housing office also manages low-rent units for seniors and families.
Nearby
Parc historique de la Promenade-des-Sœurs · Municipal pool · École Nouvelle-Cadie
Good to know
Saint-Gervais is about 25 km from Lévis. Route 279 connects the village to Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse and then Beaumont.
Landmarks
- Saint-Gervais church
- Saint-Gervais procession chapel
- Rivière Boyer Sud
History
The history of Saint-Gervais
- 1756Acadian families arrive
- 1780Parish opens
- 1835Parish created civilly
- 1982Joins the Bellechasse RCM
- 1991Municipality renamed Saint-Gervais
In 1779, a combined presbytery and chapel was built on land donated by Augustin Roberge and Marie-Anne Pouliot. The parish opened in 1780, and parish priest Louis-Pascal Sarault dedicated it to Saints Gervasius and Protasius. Work on a church began in 1795.
The village core took shape in the first half of the 19th century, with craftsmen, merchants and notables. The parish was created canonically in 1832 and civilly in 1835, and the municipality was established in 1845. Teaching nuns arrived in 1859, and a new church was built after the fire of 1872.
The municipality took the name Saints-Gervais-et-Protais in 1969. It joined the Bellechasse RCM on January 1, 1982. Since November 23, 1991, it has been called Saint-Gervais.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Gervais
Where is Saint-Gervais?
In the Bellechasse RCM, in Chaudière-Appalaches, about 25 km southeast of Lévis. Route 279 runs through the village and connects it to Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse.
Why is Saint-Gervais linked to the Nouvelle-Cadie?
After the Great Upheaval of 1755, Acadian families settled from 1756 on land known as the Première Cadie. Before the parish opened in 1780, this place, called the Nouvelle-Cadie, was home to about sixty Acadian families.
Where does the name Saint-Gervais come from?
From the parish of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais, opened in 1780 and dedicated to Saints Gervasius and Protasius by parish priest Louis-Pascal Sarault. The short form Saint-Gervais became the municipality’s official name in 1991.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Gervais?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Gervais 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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