The first inhabitants came to this area in 1667.   In 1680, the seigniory was acquired by Nicolas Dupont Sieur (Landlord) de Neuville and was called Seigniory of Neuville / Pointe aux Trembles   (named as per a St-Lawrence river point land covered with aspen trees). From 1683, seigniory became the third most populated village of Nouvelle France with its 372 inhabitants.  Today it houses a population of more than 4,000 and contains many historic homes.