Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes is an attractive locality with an agricultural cachet as well as its architecture mixing ancestral and modern buildings. It is located in Lower-Mauricie, in the plain of the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in the regional county municipality of Les Chenaux.

The village is located at the junction of route 359 (connecting Champlain to Saint-Georges de Grand-Mère) and chemin du rang St-Alexis (stretching parallel to the river, between Saint-Louis-de-France and the road from Champlain village).

Understand

History

In New France, the first period of colonization of the north shore of the St. Lawrence River focused on the first row along the river. A vast strip of marsh extending over approximately 18 km (11 mi) (and a maximum width of 2 km (1.2 mi)) between Sainte-Marthe-du-Cap and the Champlain River (today in the zone along Highway 40), slowed down the colonization of the second and third rows. The centre of the village of Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes is located 8.3 km (5.2 mi) from the shore of the St. Lawrence River, on the north side of this marsh area and at 0.74 km (0.46 mi) northwest of the course of the Champlain River.

The first church of Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes, built on the edge of the small Champlain river, had to be moved because of the risk of scree on the banks. The old presbytery (located along Rang St-Alexis, after its move) and the new one (erected in 1911 and located next to the church) have become private residences.

Economy

During the colonization period (19th century), the local economy was based on forestry and agriculture. In the 21st century, its economy is based on agriculture, partly forestry, certain public services (head office of the MRC Les Chenaux) and certain recreational tourism activities (vacation, mountain biking, snowmobiles).

This locality has a territory of 54.2 km² (20.9 sq mi) where 545 inhabitants reside. Many residents will work in the surrounding municipalities/cities (including Trois-Rivières) because of the proximity (either 5.1 km (3.2 mi)) to highway 40, via route 359. In addition, Route 359 connects the Lac-à-la-Tortue and Grand-Mère sectors to the north.

Geography

The hydrographic slope of Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes is centered on the Champlain River, which will flow onto the north shore of the St. Lawrence River.

The Champlain river mainly drains the territory of Saint-Maurice, Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes, Saint-Narcisse and Champlain. It flows over 50 km (31 mi). In its course first to the northeast, then the southeast, this river is often meandering.

Taking its source at Plé de Saint-Narcisse, the Forks river flows over 27 km (17 mi) crossing Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Saint-Narcisse, Saint-Maurice and Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes. It flows on the northwest shore of the Champlain River in the municipality of Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes.

Get in

The village of Saint-Narcisse is accessible by road, snowmobile and all terrain vehicles.

By car

• From Montreal (168 km (104 mi). Time: 1 hr 45 min. From Montreal, take highway 40 (north shore) eastbound, crossing Trois-Rivières (including the Cap-de-la-Madeleine sector); take road 359 (northbound) to the village of Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes.
• From Quebec City (110 km (68 mi). Time: 1 hr 9 min. From Quebec City, take highway 40 westbound; take road 359 (northbound) to the village of Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes.

Buy

• 1 Coopérative de solidarité Abattoir Massicotte, 3720, rang St-Alexis, ☏ +1 819-295-3091. Agri-food producer. (updated Oct 2021)
• 2 Tupperware en ligne, 4251, rang St-Alexis, ☏ +1 418-328-4262. 10:00-21:00. (updated Oct 2021)
• 3 Pro Canin, 1140, 3e rang, ☏ +1 450-302-2700. Pet Shop (updated Oct 2021)

Sleep

Chalet, gîte, inn

• 1 Le Gîte des Soeurs, 3981 rang St-Alexis, ☏ +1 819-295-3514. 3 star hotel. Former presbytery having retained its historical cachet. (updated Oct 2021)
• 2 Résidence Quatre Saisons, 561, rue Principale, ☏ +1 819-295-5154. Residence for retirees. (updated Oct 2021)

Cope

• Salle communautaire Beaudoin (Beaudoin community hall) (Located in the Georges-Sévigny center), ☏ +1 819 295-3782. Air-conditioned community hall with a team kitchen, with a capacity of 200 people. free. (updated Oct 2021)
• 1 Bibliothèque Louise Lemire (Louise Lemire Library), 660, rue Principale, ☏ +1 819 295-3608, biblio097@reseaubibliocqlm.qc.ca. Tu 18:30-20:00, Th 13:30-15:30. Public library. free. (updated Oct 2021)

Go next

• 1 Batiscan Located in the MRC des Chenaux, Batiscan includes agricultural land in the St. Lawrence plain. The economy is mainly agricultural, partly forestry, with a significant increase in recreational and tourism activities (vacationing and boating on the St. Lawrence River).
• 2 Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan Located in the MRC des Chenaux, Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan has agricultural land in the Saint-Laurent plain, overlapping part of the moraine that delimits the Laurentians. The economic vocation is mainly agricultural, partly forestry, with a significant increase in recreational tourism activities (sugar maple groves especially in the moraine, resort).
• 3 Saint-Narcisse A municipality of the MRC des Chenaux with seven ranges. A mountain line crosses the municipal territory over its entire length, separating the Moyen-Mauricie plateau with the Basse-Mauricie plain. Its economic vocation is mainly agricultural, partly forestry, with a significant increase in recreational and tourism activities (maple groves in the moraine, resort, Batiscan River Park).
• 4 Saint-Maurice (Les Chenaux) As part of the MRC des Chenaux, Saint-Maurice offers its citizens services and infrastructures for an active life (on the social/community, sports, cultural, etc.) levels, thanks in particular to: library, community centre (municipal hall), and proximity to large urban centres and many shops.
• 5 Champlain (Quebec) Located in the MRC des Chenaux, Champlain includes agricultural land in the Saint-Laurent plain. Its economy is mainly agricultural, partly forestry, with a significant increase in recreational and tourism activities (vacationing and boating on the St. Lawrence River).