Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, is a charming municipality nestled in the L'Île-d'Orléans Regional County Municipality. This captivating locale, part of the administrative region of Capitale-Nationale, is situated along the western shores of the Island of Orléans. Founded in 1661, Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans is the oldest settlement on l'île d'Orléans and boasts a significant concentration of houses from the old French regime.
In 1661, the first parish of l'Île d'Orléans was formed, known until 1679 as Paroisse de l'Île. The parish municipality was initially established in 1845 as La Sainte-Famille, abolished in 1847, and reestablished in 1855. The article 'La' disappeared in the 19th century. A post office named Sainte-Famille-d'Orléans was opened in 1852. On September 12, 2017, the Parish Municipality of Sainte-Famille changed statutes and name to the Municipality of Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans.
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In the world of literature, Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, has a special place. In "The Spy Who Loved Me," Ian Fleming's ninth novel in his James Bond series, the narrator Vivienne Michel was born and raised in Sainte-Famille. This nod to the municipality adds a layer of intrigue and allure to this already fascinating location.
