A mission opened in 1881 at the request of about forty farmers. Until 1883 it was served by Father Joseph-Nérée Gingras, priest of Saint-Gervais, after whom the parish is named. A wooden chapel-presbytery was built at that time.
The town at a glance
RCMBellechasse
South Shoresouth of Saint-Raphaël
Life in Saint-Nérée-de-Bellechasse
The vibe
A rural, wooded area focused on farming, maple syrup and forestry. Lac Vert, lined with many homes, also draws cottagers.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes and farms, along with homes on the shores of Lac Vert.
Nearby
Municipal complex · Municipal daycare · Lac Chabot
Good to know
The village lies between Saint-Raphaël to the north and Saint-Damien-de-Buckland to the southeast. The Bellechasse RCM runs on-demand shared transportation to Lévis, Montmagny and Sainte-Marie.
Landmarks
- Saint-Nérée church
- Lac Vert
- Observatoire Alphonse-Tardif
History
The history of Saint-Nérée-de-Bellechasse
- 1881Mission opens
- 1886Parish canonically established
- 1887Municipality incorporated
- 1974Observatory moves to Lac-Vert
- 2012Current name adopted
Father Joseph Élie dit Breton arrived at the end of 1883 and led the construction of a fieldstone church, to plans by Georges-Émile Tanguay. He also had a sawmill built near the church in 1884. The parish was canonically erected in 1886, and the municipality was incorporated in 1887.
The Sisters of Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours taught in Saint-Nérée from 1896 for more than eighty years. The railway gave rise to the hamlet of Saint-Nérée-Station, which shipped lumber and Christmas trees in the 1930s. An experimental farm was founded in 1938.
In 1953, a fire destroyed part of the village, and a new convent was built that same year. The Observatoire Alphonse-Tardif moved to Lac-Vert in 1974. In 2012, the parish municipality of Saint-Nérée became the municipality of Saint-Nérée-de-Bellechasse.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Nérée-de-Bellechasse
Where is Saint-Nérée-de-Bellechasse?
In the centre of the Bellechasse RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, 23 km south of Saint-Vallier. It lies between Saint-Raphaël to the north and Saint-Damien-de-Buckland to the southeast.
Where does the name Saint-Nérée come from?
It honours Father Joseph-Nérée Gingras (1825-1893), considered the parish founder. The patron saint, Saint Nereus, was an early Christian martyr, celebrated with Saint Achilleus.
What is Lac Vert?
A lake of about 33 ha, once called Lac Saint-Nérée, lined with many homes. It is home to the hamlet of Lac-Vert and the Collège de Lévis’s Observatoire Alphonse-Tardif.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Nérée-de-Bellechasse?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Nérée-de-Bellechasse 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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