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La Pairelle

1932 establishments in BelgiumBuildings and structures in Namur (city)Catholic Church in BelgiumIgnatian spiritualityJesuit universities and colleges
Religious buildings and structures completed in 1932Spiritual retreats
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La Pairelle or its full name Centre Spirituel Ignatien La Pairelle is a Catholic spirituality and retreat centre in Wépion, Namur, Belgium. It was built in 1932 by the Jesuits and was designed by Albert Ghequière with a chapel built in the Gothic Revival style. It is located off Rue Marcel Lecomte on a hill in the district of Wépion in Namur, overlooking the River Meuse. It is the only French-speaking Jesuit retreat centre in Belgium.

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5100 Namur
Namur, Belgium
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