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The Saint-Jean church dates back to the 16th century. The facade has two towers which form an integral part of the church. These two towers are largely perforated with loopholes, thus allowing the defense not only of the church, but also of the entrance to the abbey. The church was then attached to the monastery, which was largely destroyed and sold in 1791.
Note that the church only has a very small bell tower. The monks would not have tolerated the village church having a steeple higher than that of their abbey church.
The remains of bodies found in the abbey enclosure, protected by lead coffins, were buried there in the last century. It is believed to be the remains of Wédric le Barbu, Thierry, and his wife Ade, whose braids of hair were beautifully preserved. A Calvary leans against the apse of the church. It is from the 16th century.