Saint-Maurice Church

Lille, France

The Église Saint-Maurice is a church on rue de Paris, in the historic centre of Lille, northern France. Its construction began at the end of the 14th century and completed at the end of the 19th century, and it was extended over more than four centuries. A hall church in the Gothic style, it was made a monument historique in 1914.

References:

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Address

Parvis Saint-Maurice 8 B, Lille, France

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

La Vieille Bourse (0,3 km)
Palais des Beaux Arts (0,7 km)
Lille Cathedral (0,6 km)
Château de Flers (4,6 km)
Citadel of Lille (1,7 km)

Kortrijk City Hall (25,5 km)
Ypres Cloth Hall (27,1 km)
Arras Town Hall (43,5 km)
La Piscine Museum (9,5 km)
Louvre-Lens Museum (29,4 km)
Arras Citadel (44,9 km)
Canadian National Vimy Memorial (35,3 km)
Belfry of Tournai (22,8 km)
Abbey of St. Vaast (43,5 km)

User Reviews

Joao David (4 months ago)
The church is located about 10 mins walk from Lille flanders station and 15 mins walk from Lille Europe station. There is no need to purchase a ticket as it is free entry. The church has beautiful stained glass windows with nice status, which makes you feel that you have gone back in time. There are candles onsite for you to purchase if you feel like making a prayer inside.

Carmen Seghete (5 months ago)
Beautiful catholic cathedrale!

Legends l (10 months ago)
Beautiful church building in the centre of Lille with decorative stained glass windows. Free to enter.

Maria (14 months ago)
Absolutely stunning stained windows. Statues. A surreal atmosphere. I loved it, one of the best I've been to. Breathtaking!

neethu thomas (15 months ago)
Beautiful church close to city center.

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