Saint-Josse-au-Val
Ville basse - Rue des Préaux 1
62170 Montreuil-sur-Mer
Church | XVII-XIX | Baroque | Catholic Church
Map
Opening hours
01 July - 31 August
Mon -
Tue -
Wed -
Thu -
Fri 14.00 - 18.00
Sat 14.00 - 18.00
Sun 14.00 - 18.00
Religious offices
Saturday 6 pm
Description
To appreciate this little church - the oldest in the town of Montreuil, as a mention of its existance was made at the end of the 11th Century - it is necessary to open the door and admire a totally baroque building, rebuilt in 1771 and re-orientated for reasons of accessibility (the sanctuary is turned towards the west).
The preceeding town councils have all added to the brilliance of the interior and exterior of the church, dedicated to the Breton hermit Josse, whom tradition gives as having stayed in the valley of the Canche about 750 A.D., before founding a hermitage at St. Josse sur Mer.
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Nearby
Circuit
Bell towers and artists in the Montreuillois area
For the 4th year running, the Côté d'Opale is hosting an event bringing together artists and visitors around the churches of the Montreuillois villages. More than 50 artists are expected to perform at 19 venues over 3 weekends.
