Saint Gaucherius was a 12th-century French hermit and priest born in Meulan-sur-Seine. After pursuing a classical education, he sought a life of solitude and established a hermitage in the forest regions near Limoges. Alongside his companion Germond, he inspired others to form similar secluded communities. He eventually founded a monastery in Aureil, creating two separate communities for men and women following the rule of St. Augustine. His spiritual influence helped shape the development of the Canons Regular during this period.