Église Saint-Éloi d'Hazebrouck, Gothic church in Hazebrouck, France

The Église Saint-Éloi is a three-aisled hall church with a brick tower topped by a white stone spire. Its walls are built of brick laid in large geometric patterns, including Saint Andrew's crosses, a rampant lion and a two-headed eagle. The south chapel, in Flamboyant Gothic style, was built from 1551 for the crossbowmen's guild.

Construction of the church began in the early 1430s as a major center for religious life in the area. The building suffered severe damage at different times: French troops set a fire in 1492, and German forces destroyed the spire during World War II.

The south chapel, built from 1551 by the crossbowmen's guild, is dedicated to Saint Sebastian, their patron; it was formerly dedicated to Saint George. The north chapel, dedicated to Saint Anne, was given by the local chamber of rhetoric. Inside, the south chapel's altarpiece shows Saint Eligius above the tabernacle.

The church square provides a central meeting point in the heart of Hazebrouck and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should check regular opening times and use the exact location when navigating.

The brickwork carries large geometric figures, among them a rampant lion and a double-headed eagle with spread wings, set into the wall surfaces rather than carved in stone. Look for them on the outer walls while walking around the building.