Notre Dame aux Riches-Claires is a Catholic church on Rue des Riches Claires in Brussels, built in 1665 in Baroque style by architect Lucas Faydherbe. Inside, look for the oak pulpit, the Virgin Mary statue, the altar and a statue of Saint Géry. The church is managed by the Sant’Egidio Community and hosts Mass in Spanish for Brussels’s Latin American community. A visit also gives you a chance to see the courtyard and the older buildings around the church.
A Baroque church built in 1665
Notre Dame aux Riches-Claires was built in 1665 in the Baroque style by Lucas Faydherbe, an architect from Mechelen. The church was attached to a convent belonging to the Poor Clares.
After the French Revolution, the nuns were expelled in 1796. The church became a military storehouse, and the monastery’s other buildings were sold as national property in 1805.
Art inside the church
Inside, look for the oak wood pulpit, the statue of the Virgin Mary, the altar and the statue of Saint Géry. The church is managed by the Sant’Egidio Community and hosts Mass in Spanish for the Latin American community.
The courtyard and older buildings outside the church add context to a visit. Check for Mass times or special events before arriving if you want to attend a service.
Perguntas frequentes
When was Notre Dame aux Riches-Claires built?
The church was built in 1665 by Lucas Faydherbe, an architect from Mechelen.
What can you see inside Notre Dame aux Riches-Claires?
Look for the oak wood pulpit, the statue of the Virgin Mary, the altar and a statue of Saint Géry.
Is Mass held in Spanish at the church?
Yes. The church hosts Mass in Spanish for the Latin American community.
