Lefaux, FR

Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Lefaux

The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste was built in the neo-gothic style in 1884 following the plans of Clovis Normand, a talented regional architect. It draws its charm from its style of construction.

About this building

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.

For more information on this building visit https://openchurches.eu/en/churches/saint-jean-baptiste-lefaux-ndf

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Interior features
  • Churchyard

Visitors information

  • Ramp or level access available on request
  • Car park at the building
  • Accessible toilets in the building

Other nearby buildings

Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc Church, Touquet

A first church was built in 1886, then another one in 1911, the first one being too small, and in 1946 it was decided to rebuild everything that had been demolished in 1944. Materials are scarce and work is slow. The rebuilt church was consecrated on June 7, 1954. As in 1911, the church turns out to be too small. An annex was therefore built as an extension of the right transept, between March 1, 1957 and June 1, 1958.

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