Church of St. James, Liège
Église Saint-Jacques
A former Benedictine abbey church whose flamboyant Gothic star vaults, richly painted and intricate, make it the most beautiful church interior in Liège.
Saint-Jacques Church originally belonged to a Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th century. The surviving building dates mainly from the 16th century and combines a Romanesque west tower, a flamboyant Gothic nave, and a Renaissance north porch. Its greatest highlight is the net-like star vault of the nave, covered in paintwork and carvings. Together with the 16th-century stained-glass windows, it is considered one of the finest examples of flamboyant Gothic in Belgium. Entry is free, but opening hours are limited, usually in the afternoon. It is located near the commercial district in the southern part of the city centre.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- St. Paul's Cathedral, Liège
- Aquarium-Muséum of Liège
- Prince-Bishops' Palace
- Place du Marché & Perron
- Outremeuse & Musée Tchantchès
- Museum of Walloon Life
- La Boverie
- Liège-Guillemins Station