History

Nowadays, Sant Hilari is the sum of all the transformations, people and events that have taken place in the village since its founding in the 9th century by the Franks. Knowing about our past will allow you to understand our present and love our future.

Sant Hilari Sacalm

Sant Hilari Sacalm

The name of the town was given after a French bishop and a writer who lived during the 4th century, Saint Hilary of Poitiers. In 879, the current town was repopulated by the Franks, who, in honour of Saint Hilary of Poitiers, gave his name to the town.
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The beginnings

The beginnings

The town was formed around the church of Sant Hilari, known since 922 and belonging to the Vic bishopric. The parish was part of the large area of Solterra’s castle, located at the top of the mountain Sant Miquel.
Sant Hilari, the summer centre

Sant Hilari, the summer centre

In the second half of the 19th century, Sant Hilari became a large spa area, after the water from Font Picant was declared for public consumption in 1880 thanks to the discovery by Doctor Gravalosa. This fact brought great prosperity to the town.
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The shield

The shield

The current shield of the village is over 300 years old. It is a shield made up of four squares, all of them related to Sant Hilari’s figures and history. The surroundings of these squares are all adorned, as well as the count's crown at the top.
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