Saint Martin Church in Chassepierre

Occupying a privileged position, where the waters of the Semois meet the foot of the village, the church of Saint-Martin in Chassepierre dates back to 1097, or even to the year 1000.

Its tower, dated 1702 and adorned, during the French Revolution, with the coat of arms of an Austrian family, does not contain the bells, which are located further down.

With its characteristic bulbous roof, it animates the village and stands out in the natural landscape. Inappropriately placed, the clock testifies to the multiple roles of the building, which is at times a place of spiritual life and at times a landmark in time and space.

While the village presents its golden stones, the whitewash on the façades recalls the practices that were once widespread to protect porous stonework.

From the south-west, the gaze plunges towards the tight alignment of buildings, the real backbone of the village, and the white glints of the Saint-Martin church which peacefully reflects its silhouette in the waters of the Semois below.

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