Description
Emblematic figure of Braine-le-Château in Roman Païs, known particularly for having had a pillory erected there in 1521, Maximilien de Hornes, Chamberlain of Charles V, died there in 1542. It is precisely in the Saint Remy church that you can admire his alabaster funeral statue, a unique piece surrounded by other curiosities of the region.
At the entrance, you find the bell (1600 kg) from the old Romanesque church and you will discover, among its extremely colourful modern stained glass windows, an unusual depiction of King Albert I of Belgium (the Roi Chevalier, Knight King) – general commander of our armies during the First World War – as a helmeted saint. You will also recognize the family of Robiano, current owner of the castle bordering the Grand’Place.
A lapidarium adjoins the church with about fifty reconstructed funerary stones, slabs and crosses. The portal of this old cemetery and that of the church are heritage-listed.
Visit language : French
Opening
The church is open year-round from 9h to 18h.
Prices
Free entry