Église Saint-Vaast de Béthune
Église Saint-Vaast de Béthune, Gothic Revival church in Béthune, France.
Description
Église Saint-Vaast is a church built in the neogothic style with a 68-meter tower and red brick walls accented by stone details. Three pointed arches frame its entrance, and the structure combines French Gothic elements with regional architectural features.
History
The original church dated from 1547 and was destroyed during World War I. It was fully reconstructed between 1924 and 1927 under architect Louis Marie Cordonnier.
Culture
The stained glass windows show scenes from Béthune's history and the life of Saint Vaast, created by glazier Charles Champigneulle. They tell the stories of the city and its patron through detailed, colorful images.
Practical
Inside are four bells cast in 1927 by Charles Wauthy, each with its own name and distinctive sound. The building is easily accessible and visible from the surrounding streets.
Did you know?
The building blends French Gothic with regional Flemish elements in a Neo-Flemish style typical of post-war reconstruction projects. This mixture shows how local building traditions shaped the city's renewal after World War I.
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