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The origins of the church go back a very long way, as attested by the name of its patron saint: Saint Landelin. Living in the 7th century, this curious character converted after leading a life of robbery. After becoming a hermit, his reputation attracted many companions, leading him to found the abbeys of Lobbes (Belgium) and Crespin, just a stone's throw from the pretty village of Quérénaing.

In 1236, the first chapel was built by Nicolas Roussiau, knight and lord of Quérénaing. The chapel became the parish church and underwent several modifications. In its current state, the building has a nave and choir built in the 16th century in Gothic style. Built of sandstone, it has retained its pointed-arched windows and its Porte du Paradis. The nave is shaped like the hull of a ship. The panelled vaults are supported by arched beams decorated with sculpted figures, rediscovered during successive restoration operations. Of undoubted architectural interest, the hurricane of 1876 jeopardised its classification as a Historic Monument.

The church sits majestically on the village square, surrounded by lush parkland, on the site of the former cemetery.

All the stained glass windows (nave and choir) will be installed in the church in 2024. They were created by stained glass artist Marie Payen. Above the entrance door, the church's patron saint, Saint Landelin, welcomes visitors with open arms. On the other hand, when you leave the church, a stained-glass window invites you to follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims of St James, since the church is on the route to Santiago de Compostela.

A visit to the church in Quérénaing combines a true retrospective of local history with its spiritual roots, and shows the determination of the local people to preserve, enhance and pass on this meaningful shared heritage.

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