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A gothic church in local white stone has stood in Wailly since the 13th century. It was destroyed during the second half of the 17th century, and rebuilt in brick during th following century, except for its stone tower which had been preserved. But the church was entirely destroyed during the First World War. After the conflict a new brick church was built, in a very eclectic style but with a strong Art Deco influence.

An unusual archictectural particularity can be immediately seen : the presence of two identical porches, in the neo-classical style with columns and triangular pediments, which correspond with the two church doors. It is said that during the 18th century this enabled two rival families to enter the church without having to greet each other, and to sit on either side of the nave. When the church was rebuilt in the 20th century the model of the two porches was kept, to underline the originality of the building.

Within the church , the visitor is struck by the lines of columns which guide the eyes towards the sanctuary. All the characteristics of the Art Deco style are to be found in the church furnishings – the altar, pulpit, confessional Way of the Cross, and even the light fixtures. The luminosity of the interior valorises it all.