Saint-Leu Church

The Church of Saint-Leu, in Amiens

The Church of Saint-Leu is the historic sanctuary of the picturesque district of the same name, on the edge of the canals of Amiens. The Amiens audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this church that watches since the Middle Ages over the district of the artisans, spiritual heart of the little Venice.

The church of the district of the artisans

The Church of Saint-Leu is the sanctuary that gave its name to the picturesque Saint-Leu district, that it dominates with its silhouette. Dedicated to St Leu, or St Loup, a venerated bishop of the early Middle Ages, it is the parish church of this popular district, created in the Middle Ages and long inhabited by the weavers, the dyers and the tanners who worked on the edge of the canals of the Somme. The building, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages and that was reworked over the centuries, testifies to the spiritual life of this community of artisans and to the long history of the district. Its presence in the heart of the little Venice of the North, among the alleys, the canals and the colourful houses, confers on it a particular charm, and it constitutes one of the landmarks of the district. Inside, in a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere, the church keeps furniture and elements of the religious heritage. It completes the rich ensemble of the religious buildings that make of Amiens a town of Christian tradition. A district sanctuary and a witness of the faith, the Church of Saint-Leu is discovered with respect.

What to see

Here you discover, with respect, the sanctuary that gave its name to the picturesque Saint-Leu district, dedicated to St Leu, a venerated bishop of the early Middle Ages, parish church of the district of the weavers, dyers and tanners created in the Middle Ages; its presence in the heart of the little Venice of the North, among the canals and the colourful houses, confers on it a particular charm. The Church of Saint-Leu is a witness of the faith in Amiens. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Saint-Leu lies in the heart of the Saint-Leu district, on the edge of the canals of Amiens, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the Church of Saint-Leu in Amiens?

The sanctuary that gave its name to the picturesque Saint-Leu district, dedicated to St Leu, a venerated bishop of the early Middle Ages; parish church of the district of the weavers, dyers and tanners created in the Middle Ages, it stands in the heart of the little Venice of the North, among the canals and the colourful houses, and testifies to the long history of the district.

Where is the Church of Saint-Leu in Amiens?

In the heart of the Saint-Leu district, on the edge of the canals of Amiens, in France.