Église Saint-Nicolas de Sainghin-en-Mélantois

The Saint-Nicolas church features a remarkable facade built with Douaisis sandstone and Lezennes stones, with a tower constructed between 1517 and 1527 that dominates the village landscape.

Built in the 16th century, this church survived a major fire in May 1971 that destroyed its artworks before being restored and reopened for worship two years later.

The building houses 18th-century sculpted furniture and an ancient confessional, testifying to the importance of Catholicism in the local religious tradition of this northern French region.

Visitors can discover the Gabriel Mouvaux lapidary museum located in the north sacristy, which displays archaeological remains ranging from the Neolithic to the Roman period.

The church possesses sculpted corbels and a decorative cordon on its tower that perfectly illustrate the regional Renaissance architectural style of the 16th century.

Location: Sainghin-en-Mélantois

GPS coordinates: 50.58992,3.16077

Latest update: July 4, 2025 12:43