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The church is dedicated to Saint Remacle, bishop and founder of the abbeys of Stavelot. Historians assume that the parish of Jupille is a foundation of Stavelot origin. In the 18th century, the church was severely damaged and a new neo-Gothic sandstone church was built at the end of the 19th century

Discovering Saint-Remacle church is a bit like taking a step back in time to the Middle Ages and its spirituality. It is said to be the thousand-year-old building, even if the current nave, built on former sanctuaries, actually dates back to the 12th century. The visitor is struck, from the outside, by the proportions of the church, characteristic of the early Romanesque period, with its massive bell tower, small windows and masonry punctuated by fine pilasters.

This monumental building, inspired by the architecture of Roman basilicas, was built at the beginning of the 19th century thanks to the patronage of wealthy industrialists at a time when the town prospered in wool and textiles. The designers clearly wanted to provide their town with a prestigious building of class.

In neo-Romanesque style, the church is the second largest church in the city. Built in 1860, it is located a stone's throw from the Place Ducale and the Place Jacques-Felix, formerly the Place de l'Agriculture, built under the direction of the diocesan architect Jean François Racine, who died before its completion.

Built from the 12th century on a rocky promontory overlooking the confluence of the Seine and the Marne, the church of Saint-Rémi bears witness to the history of the town. Today located in the town centre of Maisons-Alfort, opposite the town hall, the church is composed of two parts. The three bays of the choir and the bell tower are from medieval times (12th-16th century). In medieval times, the church extended eastwards. For unknown reasons, the eastern bays were destroyed and the double arch was closed at the back of the choir. The western part (nave, north aisle and sacristy) dates from the 19th century and was built in neo-gothic style with a classical façade.

The Saint-Rémy church, located in Pizieux, Pays de la Loire region was built in the twelfth century. The church is composed of a single nave extended by a narrower choir, with a flat chevet. The southern chapel was probably added at the end of the Middle Ages. Inside, there is historical decoration, including an 18th century altarpiece.

The Church of Saint-Roch, in the historicist style, dates to 1862. The baroque furnishings produced in 1729 by the sculptor Jean-Georges Scholtus were removed in the 1970s in conjunction with the Liturgical Reform. From 2001 on, the artist Uli Lindow from Husum (Germany) strove with success to give the space a more welcoming aspect with the creation of new stained-glass windows, contemporary liturgical furniture in oak and a striking set of Stations of the Cross.

Initially placed under the patronage of Mary Magdalene and then of Our Lady, the church passed under that of Saint Roch, a miracle worker invoked against the plague in the 14th century. In 1683, the parish register indicates an "altar of S. Roch against the wall of the midy", where it still stands. Montreuil-en-Auge became a place of pilgrimage to obtain the preservation or cure of contagious diseases. In 1776 the bell tower had to be repaired; municipal deliberations mention other works in 1877, 1894 and 1921. A restoration campaign was carried out in 1950-1951. The creation of the stained glass windows in 1909, carried out by the Mazuet de Bayeux workshop, was financed by parishioners: they represent, among others, Saint Roch.

The Church of Saint-Romain is located in Sépeaux (Saint-Romain-le-Preux), in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. The building was originally a chapel connected to the monastery of Preux. The unique portal, dating from the twelfth century, is framed by two small columns and preceded by a caquetoire. Inside, among other interesting objects, is an 18th century painting and a wooden statue of Saint Eloi.

Gothic Revival style building, the result of a relatively recent reconstruction based on the plans of the architect Ernest Le Guerrannic between 1878 and 1881. If the 19th century Saint Ronan church is rather humble at first sight, it houses some beautiful things and is worth a visit. Moreover, on one of its forecourt, a magnificent polychrome monument celebrates the memory of the Molenais, victims of the wars. On the side of the church, the English cemetery is remarkable for its touching silver crosses. Indeed, there lie the 29 English people who were rescued after the sinking of the British liner on the island's reefs in June 1896. In front of the church, a 250 m3 cistern attracts attention: a gift from Queen Victoria for the devotion of the islanders during the tragic fate of this ship, the "Drummond-Castel". This cistern was intended to meet the drinking water needs of the inhabitants.