Warneton
Also called the “Cathedral of the Lys”, the “Saint Pierre-Saint Paul” church was erected on the market place of Warneton. A very first church was built in the 7th century, was destroyed in the 9th century by the Normans, and subsequently rebuilt. Between the 10th and 12th centuries, it was served by secular canons and later by regular canons. It was demolished by the armies of Philippe the Fair in 1297 and of Charles VI in 1382.
It was several times set on fire and destroyed during the following centuries, but was each time rebuilt.
It was completely demolished during the French Revolution and was reopened to the public in 1802.
During the First World War, it was completely destroyed and was damaged during the Second World War. The Germans took the clocks away. These were found back after the Liberation in Hamburg.
It was completely demolished during the French Revolution and was reopened to the public in 1802.
During the First World War, it was completely destroyed and was damaged during the Second World War. The Germans took the clocks away. These were found back after the Liberation in Hamburg.
This church is remarkable above all for its Art Nouveau furnishing, which is quite original in a church. It is flambé ceramic from Helman’s in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe : high altar, communion benches, lectern, lateral altars, pulpit, confessionals.
The Baptistry, saved from destruction during the First World War, originates from the old church.
The stalls, made of oak, by a sculptor native of Lille go back to 1714. They originate from the old abbey. They were used as seats by the abbots, monks and priests during the long religious offices. At that time, there were 24 stalls. Only 19 were found back after the First World War. They have been placed opposite to each other in order to respect the present architecture.
The crypt is located under the tower. It contains two early 14th century polychrome graves.
The first one would be the grave of an abbot of Warneton and the second one is of Robert of Cassel, son of Robert of Béthune, count of Flanders, lord of Warneton, buried in his church.
The Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus chapel of Le Gheer
This shrine with single nave was built in 1928. It has a porch and buttresses framing gemelled windows with round arch. The roof is fit with a little steeple.
The Baptistry, saved from destruction during the First World War, originates from the old church.
The stalls, made of oak, by a sculptor native of Lille go back to 1714. They originate from the old abbey. They were used as seats by the abbots, monks and priests during the long religious offices. At that time, there were 24 stalls. Only 19 were found back after the First World War. They have been placed opposite to each other in order to respect the present architecture.
The crypt is located under the tower. It contains two early 14th century polychrome graves.
The first one would be the grave of an abbot of Warneton and the second one is of Robert of Cassel, son of Robert of Béthune, count of Flanders, lord of Warneton, buried in his church.
The Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus chapel of Le Gheer
This shrine with single nave was built in 1928. It has a porch and buttresses framing gemelled windows with round arch. The roof is fit with a little steeple.
Visits possible: information and booking:
Tourism Office of Comines-Warneton
21, chemin du Moulin Soete, 7780 Comines
Tel : +32(0)56/55.56.00
Fax: +32(0)56/55.56.08
E-mail : office.tourisme.comines-warneton@belgacom.be
Tourism Office of Comines-Warneton
21, chemin du Moulin Soete, 7780 Comines
Tel : +32(0)56/55.56.00
Fax: +32(0)56/55.56.08
E-mail : office.tourisme.comines-warneton@belgacom.be
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