Saint-Loup Church

The Church of Saint-Loup, in Namur

The Church of Saint-Loup is a masterpiece of baroque art, one of the finest churches of Namur. The Namur audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sumptuous Jesuit building, with noble and richly adorned architecture.

The baroque masterpiece of the Jesuits

The Church of Saint-Loup is the unique and true baroque jewel of Namur. Its history begins in 1621, when it was built as a chapel for the Jesuit college of the town. But even more than for its history, the building fascinates by its noble architectural appearance and its decor of exceptional richness. Inside, the gaze is caught by the sculpted vault, the red and black marble columns, the ornaments and the play of materials, which compose a baroque ensemble of great theatricality, among the finest of Belgium. This splendour amazed many visitors over the centuries, including the poet Charles Baudelaire, who admired its beauty. A witness of Jesuit art and the Counter-Reformation, a sanctuary of rare sumptuousness, the Church of Saint-Loup is discovered with respect, raising the eyes towards its admirable vault.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the baroque masterpiece built from 1621 as a chapel of the Jesuit college, with a noble appearance and an exceptional decor: sculpted vault, red and black marble columns, ornaments and play of materials, among the finest of Belgium, whose splendour amazed Baudelaire. The Church of Saint-Loup is a baroque jewel of Namur. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Saint-Loup lies in the heart of Namur, reachable on foot. A place of worship and monument, it can be visited with respect; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why is the Church of Saint-Loup of Namur famous?

For its exceptional baroque decor, among the finest of Belgium: built from 1621 as a chapel of the Jesuit college, it fascinates by its sculpted vault, its red and black marble columns and its ornaments, whose splendour amazed the poet Baudelaire.

Where is the Church of Saint-Loup of Namur?

In the heart of Namur, in Belgium.