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The church Saint-Rémi de Lewarde, located in the Nord department (Hauts-de-France), is a religious building built mainly in sandstone. Its origins date back to the 15th century, but it was largely rebuilt in the 16th century, before undergoing subsequent architectural and decorative changes. The most notable transformations date back to the 19th century, with the addition of painted vaults and neo-Gothic furniture, reflecting the aesthetic tastes of the era.

Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 14 February 1995, the church is protected for its architectural heritage and its role in local history. The current structure, listed in the cadastre under reference A 544, belongs to the municipality of Lewarde. Its location, at 51 Rue Famille Dervaux, is documented in the Mérimée base, although the accuracy of its geographical location is considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10).

The building illustrates the evolution of religious styles in the north of France, mixing medieval elements (XV–XVI centuries) with more recent additions (XVIII–XIX centuries). Its interior decoration, especially the painted vaults, bears witness to the restorations of the 19th century, when the neo-Gothic experienced a renewed interest in Europe. No information is available on its current use (visits, rentals, worship).

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