Open Churches
A network of open and welcoming churches
Welcome to all of you
May the discovery of this place be for you the occasion for a peaceful rest for the body and serene for the mind....
Dear visitor, walker, cyclist or passerby,
enjoy the tranquility of this church. Make yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the moment.
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More than 400 open and welcoming churches
Belgium - France - Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Dear visitor,
Open Churches is a network of more than 425 open and welcoming churches in the heart of Europe.
Thanks to this site, you will be able to discover for each building belonging to the “Open Churches” network : the opening periods, a description, photos, elements of the church highlighted, information on events,...
A space open to all... you enjoy heritage, art, silence, spirituality, community life, rest,..... Our members welcome you by opening the doors of their building.
A European network
Since 2016, the network has continued to expand in Europe: Belgium, France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Each region sets up an organization to coordinate the network locally.
For more information on the local organization, please select the region below.
OPEN CHURCHES DAYS ARE ADAPTED
Sunday 7 June at 2pm, dozens of churches will be holding a musical surprise for you.
Belgium: Several hundred buildings remain open and accessible for a 4-star welcome all summer long!
Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg: maintains its Open Churches Days
Grand-Est France : organizes its Open Churches Days ... at home
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We adapt the Open Churches Days
In spite of the health crisis and its share of restrictions, the four national entities of the Open Churches network have found different ways to continue to promote the religious heritage and to open it up to as many people as possible.
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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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