Saint-Léger Church of Pérenchies dans le Nord

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Origin and history

The church Saint-Léger de Pérenchies is a religious building located in the Place du Général-de-Gaulle, in the heart of the commune. Dedicated to Saint Léger, it replaces an earlier church, sold and destroyed during the French Revolution. This first place of worship was on the site of the present square of General Leclercq Street, surrounded by a cemetery.

The construction of the present church began on 29 November 1863, under the direction of the Lille architect Charles Leroy, known for his work on Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral. The building suffered extensive damage in 1914, during World War I. His restoration, carried out between 1921 and 1924, modified his belfry and arrow, giving him the aspect that is known to him today.

On the architectural level, the church is distinguished by its two imposing chapels flanking the collaterals of the nave, whose false vaults, painted in red in 2000, evoke the sacrifice of Christ. The stained glass windows, created in 1923 by Charles Champigneulle, as well as neo-Gothic oak furniture and a crystal chandelier, enrich its interior. In 2001, Bonduau signed a cross path.

Today, the church of Saint-Léger remains an active place of worship, with Masses celebrated on Wednesday, Friday and some Sundays. Although usually closed during the week, it sometimes opens in the afternoon for prayer or visitation, perpetuating its central role in local life.

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