Crémarest, FR

Church of Saint-Esprit, Crémarest

The Église Saint-Esprit of Crémarest is hidden in the folds of the countryside around Boulogne, and situated in the protected park of the Headlands and Marshes of the Opale Coast.

About this building

Its imposing fortified tower of white stone, probably dating from the 14th century,served as a refuge for the inhabitants in case of invasion, as we can see from the chimney in the room on the first floor of the tower.

For more information on this building visit https://openchurches.eu/en/churches/saint-esprit-cremarest-ndf

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Interior features
  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Churchyard

Visitors information

  • Car park at the building

Other nearby buildings

Wikimedia Commons/Jacques Rocquet

Church of Saint Martin, Samer

Church of Saint Martin in Samer is protected as a Historical Monument. St. Martin of Samer, an ancient 12th century abbey-church (abbatial) is hidden behind the houses built against its facade. It is the only church in France that has kept this picturesque medieval architectural particularity. Within, the volumes of the church, today the parish church, and in the gothic style are to be admired.

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