A European network

A European network

hundreds of religious buildings to visit freely.

Welcoming churches

Welcoming churches

Through and for future generations

Shared churches

Shared churches

Dare to rethink the places

Living churches

Living churches

Public activities apart from religious ceremonies

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The churches

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The events

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The circuits

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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.

OPEN CHURCHES DAYS 2023

OPEN CHURCHES DAYS 2023

Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 2023 


WELCOME TO THE 16th EDITION: TINY DETAILS, GREAT STORIES …

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News

[Europe] New videos from the Open Churches network!

[Europe] New videos from the Open Churches network!

Videos to present the Open Churches network and its actions.

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The new 2022-2023 brochure has arrived! [Belgium]

The new 2022-2023 brochure has arrived! [Belgium]

Lighter, easier to carry, it lists all the members of the network in Belgium!

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The 2021 Open Church Days have opened the tourist season!

The 2021 Open Church Days have opened the tourist season!

A look back at a weekend of culture, history and openness.

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