In the heart of the Perche Sarthois region, step inside the Neo-Romanesque church of Saint-Médard and discover its remarkable heritage, which bears witness to local history.
The former abbey church has kept its 38 m high Romanesque porch tower. The 2 square towers flanking the beginning of the bedside give the building its characteristic silhouette. The nave, whose hanging keystone vault is supported by composite columns, receives abundant light
Situated in the heart of a Ternois commune that has been awarded the ‘Village Patrimoine’ label, the church Saint Sulpicius has undergone a number of restorations. The most important of these was carried out by the architect Clovis Normand at the end of the 19th century. The bell tower-porch, which has been protected as a Historic Monument since 1906, is thought to have remained intact since the end of the 15th century.
One of the first churches of the Reinforced Concrete Reconstruction, both monumental in its dimensions and slender in its proportions. Its neo-Gothic style is highlighted by the whiteness of its walls.
Françoise Jonet, Napoleon I's stepdaughter, is buried in the cemetery surrounding the church. She was the wife of Count Léon, the illegitimate son of Napoleon I and Éléonore Denuelle de la Plaigne.
Remarkable hallekerke in the heart of French Flanders! The church in Arnèke has been closed since 13 May 2024 for two and a half years due to restoration work. Thank you for your understanding.
The church of Hautecloque is one of the so-called « second reconstruction » churches. Effectively, under its 16th century appearance it dates from 1959 and is the only “identical” reconstruction in the diocese.
In the heart of the Petite Cité de Caractère that is Mortagne-au-Perche, come and discover a building designed by Marguerite de Lorraine to pray and practice charity.
A small Gothic country church, built on the Via Francigena, which contains some remarkable features, such as the oldest bell in the department and wall paintings by François Mes, a Benedictine monk from Wisques.
<a href="https://messes.info/communaute/cb/59/doyenne-avesnois-sainte-anne-en-avesnois"></a>In the heart of the Avesnois region, the church of Saint-Médard in Dourlers opens its doors to you! Its neo-Gothic architecture and superb recently restored rose window make it a bright and soothing place to visit.