Historic Religious Sites
This collection highlights the diverse ecclesiastical architecture of the Ardennes and surrounding regions, spanning from 7th-century Benedictine foundations to 20th-century Trappistine abbeys. It includes the grand Basilica of Saint-Hubert, historic collegiate churches in the Meuse valley, and secluded forest chapels like Saint-Thibaut. These sites showcase a range of styles, including Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque, while serving as important cultural landmarks and active centers of worship.
A Basilique des Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
A Roman Catholic basilica and former abbey church showcasing a blend of Gothic and Baroque architecture. It is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Saint Hubert.
B Abbey of Saint-Hubert
Saint-Hubert Abbey, officially the Abbey of St Peter in the Ardennes, was a Benedictine monastery founded in the Ardennes in 687 and…
C Église Saint-Rémi de Laval-Dieu
A former Premonstratensian abbey church in Monthermé, featuring 12th-century foundations and significant 17th-century reconstructions.
Collégiale Saint-Vivent
Located in Bogny-sur-Meuse, this collegiate church is also known as Saint-Pierre-des-Liens and represents the religious heritage of the Meuse valley.
Église Saint-Rémy
A Catholic parish church located in the commune of Gespunsart in the Ardennes department.
Chapel Fischbach
A small stone chapel in the High Fens, built in 1830 by Henri-Toussaint Fischbach to guide travelers through the fog.
Potale Sainte Gertrude
A traditional wayside shrine dedicated to Saint Gertrude, representing local religious folk heritage.
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
Roman Catholic parish church serving the local community.
Ermitage Saint Antoine
A historic church and hermitage site near Malmedy, reflecting the region's tradition of secluded religious life.
J Abbaye Notre-Dame de Clairefontaine
A Trappistine monastery established in 1935 in the Cordemois valley near Bouillon, known for its modern monastic architecture.
K Abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy
The Trappist Abbey of Rochefort or Abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy, which belongs to the Cistercians of Strict Observance, is located in…
L Andreaskierch
A Catholic parish church located in the town of Troisvierges in northern Luxembourg.
M Église Saint-Remacle
The primary parish church of Haut-Fays, dedicated to Saint Remacle, the Apostle of the Ardennes.
N Chapelle et Ermitage Saint-Thibaut
A pilgrimage chapel and hermitage built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Ourthe valley, situated on the site of a former medieval castle.
O Sanctuaire de Tancrémont
A roadside chapel famous for housing the Vieux Bon Dieu, a rare 11th-century Romanesque wooden crucifix.
P Mäerteskierch
A historic Catholic church dedicated to Saint Martin, located in the village of Hachiville, Luxembourg.
Q Church of the Visitation
The Church of the Visitation is in Ein Karem, Jerusalem.
R Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix
A Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
S Saint-Lambert
Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to Saint Lambert.
T Saint-Nicolas
Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
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