Funerary chapel of the Seigneurs de Boussu

A Gothic and Romanesque Heritage

Rebuilt in the early 16th century in the Hainaut Gothic style, the chapel replaces a Romanesque structure dating from the 12th century. Beneath the central nave lies a vast tomb where the lords of Boussu were buried for more than four centuries.

A Museum of Renaissance Sculptures

Upon entering the chapel, visitors discover two figures with striking realism, symbols of the 16th-century perception of death, as well as three exceptional mausoleums. Among these masterpieces, some are signed by the famous sculptor from Mons, Jacques Du Broeucq, also the architect of Jean V of Hennin-Liétard's residence in Boussu and Marie of Hungary's residence in Binche. Thanks to recent restorations carried out by the Royal Institute for Artistic Heritage, these Renaissance sculptural treasures have regained their former splendor.

A Collection of Religious Art

The side galleries, once reserved for the lords attending services, now house a unique collection of religious art. Here, visitors can admire liturgical objects from the parishes of Saint-Géry and Saint-Martin of Hornu, spanning a period from the 12th to the 19th century.

The funerary chapel of the Seigneurs de Boussu invites you on a journey through time, at the heart of art and history, to discover an invaluable heritage.