Church of Our Lady of Deliverance (Église Notre-Dame de la Délivrance)

The Church of Our Lady of Deliverance is a remarkable three-nave edifice standing proudly in the center of Blangy-sur-Bresle, the sole survivor of three medieval churches that once graced this Normandy town. Dating back to the 12th century with architectural elements spanning the 13th through 17th centuries, the church has endured a turbulent history including destruction during the Hundred Years' War, vault collapses, and near-complete devastation from WWII bombings in 1940 and 1944. The current structure, meticulously rebuilt between 1952-1957 in its original style, was reinaugurated on June 20, 1954. Visitors can admire the neo-Renaissance portal from the 1920s, modern stained glass windows depicting the apostles and scenes from the Virgin Mary's life, and a precious 1497 bas-relief of the Virgin, Child, and Donor classified as national heritage. The church's most venerated treasure is the wooden statue of Notre-Dame de la Délivrance, worshipped since the 16th century when a devastating plague swept through the Vimeu region, earning it the local name 'the Miraculous Virgin.' The church is free to visit year-round, with occasional guided tours offering access to the bell tower and organ.