Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Rue de la Tour
62630 Lefaux
Church | XIX | Neogothic | Catholic Church
Map
Opening hours
01 April - 30 September
Mon 13.30 - 18.00
Tue 13.30 - 18.00
Wed 13.30 - 18.00
Thu 13.30 - 18.00
Fri 13.30 - 18.00
Sat 13.30 - 18.00
Sun 13.30 - 18.00
01 October - 31 March
Mon 13.30 - 17.00
Tue 13.30 - 17.00
Wed 13.30 - 17.00
Thu 13.30 - 17.00
Fri 13.30 - 17.00
Sat 13.30 - 17.00
Sun 13.30 - 17.00
Religious offices
Description
Situated on the Opal coast, the village of Lefaux overlooks the Canche bay, and offers a magnificent view of the port and the town of Etaples. The present-day village was founded by the inhabitants of the lost hamlet of Rombly, overwhelmed by sand during the 17th century.
The church of St. John the Baptist, built in the neo-gothic style in 1884 followed the plans of Clovis Normand, a talented regional architect. It draws its charm from its style of construction.
The use of flint for the complete elevation of the walls gives it a very particular aspect. This use is still visible in the garden walls of neighbouring houses and gives particular charm to this coastal village.
The round tower, used as a belfry, and situated against the west front gives the impression that it is a fortified church.
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