Église Saint-Barthélemy de Bousval

The Saint-Barthélemy Church features a red brick exterior with classical elements and contains three naves separated by Doric columns and large windows.

Originally constructed in the 12th century, the church underwent major renovations in 1761 in classical style and was rebuilt in 1857 by architect Émile Coulon.

The church houses baptismal fonts from 1555, 17th-century noble tombs, and a wooden cart dedicated to Saint Bartholomew used in annual processions.

The church remains an active place of worship within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels, offering regular religious services to the community.

The church preserves the funeral slab of Captain Thierry Le Jeune, who saved Archduke Albert of Austria during a battle near Nieuport in 1600.

Location: Genappe

Inception: 1857

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.61660,4.50861

Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30