Saint-Lambert Church in Barbençon
The homogeneity of the limestone exterior Vs an interior rich in architectural details - listed monument.
The homogeneity of the limestone exterior Vs an interior rich in architectural details - listed monument.
Probably located on the site of an older building, significant resources were devoted to its reconstruction between the 16th and 18th centuries.
The chronological order of these works follows the overall plan of the church, from the tower to the choir.
Thus, the porch tower, open at its base by pointed cross bays, dates back to 1589. The transept and choir date from the 18th century. The limestone applied to all the facings visually links the different stages of construction, ensuring the exterior homogeneity of the building.
The interior is full of architectural details such as Tuscan pillars, panelled cradles covering the central nave, a paving of terracotta and grey and pink marble, as well as interesting 18th century monuments and tombstones showing men and women with various profiles, from priests to marble workers, from lawyers to butlers.
ÉGLISE SAINT-LAMBERT
Pl. de Paul de Barchifontaine – 6500 Beaumont
MAISON DU TOURISME PAYS DES LACS
Route de la Plate Taille, 99 – 6440 Boussu-lez-Walcourt
+32(0)71/14 34 83
OFFICE DU TOURISME DE BEAUMONT
Grand-Place, 10 – 6500 Beaumont
+32(0)71/58 81 91
The association Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie (The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia) oversees a network of 32 villages, bearers of a strong territorial identity and reflecting traditional architecture. It is committed to promoting the rural, cultural and natural heritage of Wallonia and is a part of the development of local and responsible tourism.
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