Saintes, Belgium

Saintes is a village and a district in the municipality of Tubize, in Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

Saintes
Church of Saint Reineldis, Saintes (16th century)
Church of Saint Reineldis, Saintes (16th century)
Saintes is located in Belgium
Saintes
Saintes
Saintes is located in Europe
Saintes
Saintes
Coordinates: 50°42′14″N 04°09′38″E
Country Belgium
Region Wallonia
Province Walloon Brabant
Municipality Tubize

The history of the village is closely linked to the legend of Saint Reineldis, a locally venerated saint from the 7th century. During the Middle Ages, Lobbes Abbey had large holdings in the area. The village retained its rural character until the end of the 20th century, after which it has developed into a popular residency for commuters working in Brussels.[1]

The village church is a late Gothic edifice, dating from the middle of the 16th century (the tower was erected in 1553), incorporating remains of an earlier, Romanesque church in the chancel walls. It contains several historical furnishings, and a chapel dedicated to Saint Reineldis. In the village there is also a sacred well, dedicated to the saint.[1]

References
  1. Menne, Gilbert, ed. (2014). Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels: Racine. pp. 1046–1048. ISBN 978-94-014-1418-0.
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