Église Sainte-Catherine

Established as a parish in 1288, Sainte-Catherine church, which has no transept, is a handsome stone vessel divided into 3 naves of equal height, making it a member of the Flemish hallekerque family. Erected in 1504, the powerful square tower houses "Marie", Lille's oldest bell, which gives the mi. At the top of this tower, in 1795, Chappe installed his optical telegraph. Under the fir-wood-panelled vault, woodwork, paintings and sculptures are more than worth a look, as are the organ dating...