Lille, FR

Saint-Thomas d'Aquin Convent Church, Lille

The Dominican friars have been present in Lille since 1224. The present convent, inaugurated in 1957, is a jewel of contemporary architecture. Classified in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments, it is the first religious building to be listed as "20th century heritage". The convent is the work of architects Pierre Pinsard and Neil Hutchinson.

About this building

The rectangular parallelepipedal church is enhanced by its bell tower-campanile. Inside, two series of ten columns support a double-curved concrete veil, and a monumental choir completes the building, for a perfect visibility of the rites and cults.

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Level access to the main areas
  • Accessible toilets in the building

Other nearby buildings

Carmes Déchaussés Old Chapel, Lille

The Carmelites acquired a piece of land in 1620, at the "Riez du château", near the new walls of the Porte de Gand, in order to establish their convent there. The church was completed in 1623, but was destroyed by fire in 1645. The present church was rebuilt between 1646 and 1669.

Lille Cathedral

An edifice dedicated to the Virgin built in the 19th century, in 1856, the construction of which lasted until 1999, and thus spread over several generations of architects.

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