Saint Remaclus
Place du Roi Albert
6900 Marche-en-Famenne
Church | 1500-1715 | Gothic | Catholic Church
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Opening hours
01 January - 31 December
Mon 9.00 - 18.00
Tue 9.00 - 18.00
Wed 9.00 - 18.00
Thu 9.00 - 18.00
Fri 9.00 - 18.00
Sat 9.00 - 18.00
Sun 9.00 - 18.00
Guided tour
Maison du Tourisme du Pays de Marche & Nassogne
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Religious offices
01/04 - 31/10
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday : 6.30 pm
Wednesday - Friday : 8.30 am
Saturday : 6 pm
Sunday : 8 am - 10.30 am
01/11 - 31/03
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday : 5.45 pm
Wednesday - Friday : 8.30 am
Saturday : 6 pm
Sunday : 8 am - 10.30 am
Description
Very present in the urban landscape of the city thanks to its Baroque bell tower, the current Gothic edifice with the look of limestone dates from around 1500 and replaces a structure founded without a doubt in the 9th century, which was destroyed probably by the fire of 1484.
A testament to the Mosan Gothic school in the region, the church of Saint-Remaclus has a simple, legible plan, with a chancel almost as long as the nave. The nave, transept and choir, which date from the Late Middle Ages, bear witness to the flamboyant Gothic style of this period, in particular with the flame shapes in the bays (known as infills) and the removal of the triforium.
Significant collection of sculpted heads on the springing of archways and of ribs as well as under the cornices of the great nave that announce the Renaissance and a world full of change with the famous "In Praise of Folly" by Erasmus, published in 1509. Numerous works of art in polychrome wood and other pieces from the 15th and 19th centuries. The current stained glass windows (1974) were designed by Louis-Marie Londot.
A great tower pierced with a classical portal dated 1715.
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Remarkable elements
Baptismal font
Baptismal font from the early 16th century. Four lions are positioned on the lower corners of the pillar. The four male heads wearing hoods that adorn the basin are a traditional motif and represent the points of the compass and the four rivers of Paradise.
Stained glass windows
The current stained glass windows (1974) are the work of Louis-Marie Londot.
These contemporary stained glass windows bring colour and a contemporary touch to the ogival bays of this building.
The large windows, which bear witness to the flamboyant Gothic style, particularly the shapes of the flames in the bays, are marked by modernity and colours with simple subjects. But the art is still dominated by colours and the artistic richness of their contrast.
Calvary
Calvary from the late 16th century, in gilded wood, finely restored. The Virgin Mary and Saint John on either side of the dead Christ on the cross. The Virgin is standing, head bowed, hands clasped, holding her embroidered cloak. Saint John raises his head towards Christ, his right hand over his heart.
Statue of Saint Margaret of Antioch
Remarkable polychrome sculpture from the school of Jean Del Cour (circa 1700): this is the art of drapery: there is something ethereal, shimmering, quivering about it; the fabrics are never heavy; long, continuous pleats are rare, as are sharp edges.
Statue of God the Father
Statue of God the Father carrying the body of the dead Christ on his lap. This theme is rarely depicted in Christian iconography. The Virgin is usually depicted with her dead son in her lap (piéta).
Mason's mark
Numerous marks carved into the stone were used to identify how the stones were assembled and who worked on them.
