For centuries, the first parish church, St. Remacle, stood next to the building representing the municipal government. It gave a poor impression of the prosperity of our town and, at the end of the 18th century, stood out next to our new town hall. In addition, the building was in poor condition. 

After long discussions and controversy concerning the location, plans and choice of architect for the construction of a new church, Raymond Biolley, a wealthy industrialist and well-known notable, took matters into his own hands and called on Jean-Pierre Crémer, an architect from Aix. This perhaps explains the "Protestant temple" look of the building. 

It is a reproduction of a large Roman basilica, as the neo-classicals liked to do at the beginning of the 19th century, made of white limestone from the Verviers region. 

Four half-columns support the entablature of the central portico, which is widely opened by a central arch. It looks like a Roman triumphal arch. The façade is decorated with four statues placed during the centenary (1938). 

The square is ten metres deep. The 43-metre high, two-storey tower gives a massive appearance. It is topped by a dome with a copper cross. The clock dates from 1845. The side facades are made of brick. 

Inside, the choir is impressive: an imposing marble high altar surrounded by four large statues in French stone representing the "fathers" of the church (Ambrose, Augustine, Gregory and Jerome); oak choir stalls, paintings on the ceiling and sides. The side and back altars are leaning against the pillar supporting the rood screen. The statue of St. Severus, patron saint of weavers, was a must in a town that had been devoted to textiles for so long. The pulpit is an important piece of solid carved oak. Three statues form an interesting ensemble: Saint-Raymond and Saint-Edouard presenting Saint-Remacle with a plan of the church. 

The church of St Remacle is now increasingly becoming a cultural venue where concerts are held.