DISCOVER A UNIQUE AND SURPRISING HERITAGE
IN THE BOULONNAIS

WELCOME TO SAINT-QUENTIN DE WIRWIGNES CHURCH

KNOW AND VISIT THE CHURCH

The Church of Saint-Quentin de Wirwignes, nestled in the heart of the Boulonnais region, is a little-known gem: externally it looks like a classic 19th century church; but its interior is completely decorated in an oriental style mixing marble with Boulonnais stone. This unique decoration is the work of Abbé Paul Lecoutre who, from 1869, devoted 43 years to it to report on his pilgrimage to Italy and the Holy Land. Considered an essential milestone of Naïve Art, it has been listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments since 2006.

You will find on this site bibliographic and iconographic resources as well as practical information which will enable you to prepare and deepen your visit.

Or take a virtual tour if you can't get to Wirwignes.

Portrait de l'abbé PauLECOUTRE-EgliseWirwignes

TO READ

Discover the history of the Church, its detailed inventory, the life and work of Abbé Paul Lecoutre, and many contributions and archives on the church

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Confessional de l'église de Wirwignes sculpté par l'abbé Lecoutre

TO VIEW

Browse galleries of recent and archival photos. Watch the videos giving you a virtual tour of the church

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Vue aérienne de l'église Saint-Quentin de Wirwignes décorée par l'abbé Paul Lecoutre

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Address, opening hours, access, accommodation et restaurants nearby: here you will find all the useful information to prepare your visit to Wirwignes

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Who are we ?

The association of friends of the Saint-Quentin de Wirwignes church aims to promote it, lead its cultural development and support conservation and restoration projects.

Discover its actions, its projects, its organization and join us.

Contact us and share on the site with other friends of the church any information, anecdote or archive in your possession.

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