Gentilly, formerly known as "Saint-Édouard-de-Gentilly" is a village now part of Bécancour, Quebec, Canada. It is one of the major population centres within Bécancour's extensive territory with 1673 inhabitants being counted in Gentilly during the last population census in 2016. The village is home to a traditionally French-speaking population and hosts the famous yearly Potirothon. While Gentilly is a small town, it has all the essential services and a warm/welcoming community.