Accessible churches
500 buildings to visit freely !
A Network in the heart of Europe
Open Churches believes that churches are of the public domain and they should be open for visitors. They are not just for religious purposes, but as village centres, a representation of social life, a cultural space, and a touristic site.
Open Churches is a network of « open and welcoming churches » in the heart of Europe. Thanks to this website, the visitors will be able to discover which buildings belong to the ‘Open Churches’ with information about the opening times, descriptions, photos, highlighted elements of the church, information on events, etc.
The organization’s main goals are to Empower religious heritage and make it accessible for the local population, to create the correct atmosphere that will help visitors discover the richness of our religious heritage, and to organize social activities such as concerts and exhibitions to bring people closer to religious heritage and involve them in its safeguarding.
The Open Churches network is now present in Belgium, France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, coordinated by regional entities.
For more information on our operations and local activities, select one of the regions below.
News
The 2021 edition of the Open Church Days is being prepared...
On 5 and 6 June, the 14th "JEO" will be held throughout Belgium. In 2019, more than 500 places of worship will offer a weekend of rich and varied activities to an unusual public. In 2021, with the theme "Church, red thread", let's try to beat this record! Online registration is extended until 31 March.
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6 new routes "In the heart of the Ardennes"
11 welcoming rural churches open their doors to you to share their history, treasures and unique atmosphere. Original and inspiring destinations for your family excursions.
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The spirit of the surroundings around Lierneux
A rural tour around 11 churches and chapels in the Liège Ardennes. This itinerary for bike, motorcycle or car, gives pride of place to the region. It takes you through a gentle and rounded country ...
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