07 June - Born in Auvergne at the end of the 11th century, Gilbert, known as de Neuffonts or de Neuffontaines, is a Norbertine religious, an order founded by Saint Norbert. He took part in the Second Crusade with King Louis VII of France in 1146.

On his return, he decided, by mutual agreement with his wife Péronnelle (or Pétronille), to embrace monastic life. He thus became a Norbertine monk at the Abbey of Neuffonts, which he founded in 1152. For his wife, who became prioress, and his daughter Poncie, who succeeded him in this office, he also founded the priory of Aubeterre, located in the parish of Le Vernet (today in the commune of Broût-Vernet, Allier).

Gilbert lived as a hermit all his life, and was considered a saint following the many miracles and cures that occurred in the hospital he had created to help lepers. From then on, Saint Gilbert became the patron saint of the Bourbonnais. This explains the frequency with which the first name Gilbert used to be used in Bourbonnais (as well as Pétronille or Péronnelle for women). His bones were found on 26 October 1645 under the impetus of the public prosecutor of the order Jean Lepaige. His cult was recognised on 22 January 1728 by Pope Benedict XIII.