Église Saint-Martin à Dion-le-Val

The church is located in the village of Dion-Le-Val, in the Chaumont-Gistoux district.

The church was rebuilt in 1837 by the architect A. Moreau on the site of the original church built around 1211.

The neoclassical church of Saint-Martin de Dion-le-Val is part of a listed group of buildings that also includes the presbytery (1773-1775), its outbuildings, the park and the buildings of the old farm and square opposite the church.

The interior of the building was refurbished in 2003 by architect Jean Cosse, and features a refined style illuminated by beautiful modern stained glass windows by master stained glass artist Jean-Marie Geron.

The building houses small statues from the local rural heritage. The cemetery has a number of remarkable gravestones, including those of the family of the Marquis de Dion, creator of the de Dion-Bouton car, as well as 16th-century Renaissance recumbent figures, including that of Philippe de Dion (died 1532), lord of the manor.

The church is located next to a large car park with no spaces reserved for PRMs. To enter the church, you have to go up a 3.5% slope made of large rubble stones and climb 2 unsecured steps. There is no accessible ramp.

A metal gate is located in front of the staircase leading to the church. The grille is sturdy and has fine interstices. It does not impede access to the church.

The interior of the church is only accessible during religious services. An SAS entrance is open at all times.

The cemetery is permanently accessible and the sculpted vertical stones can be touched.

The church celebrates weddings, christenings, funerals, etc.

Strong points

Safety

The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Parking

It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Identification

The building is easy to find.

To enter the church, you have to go through a frontage made of large irregular stones and climb 2 steps. There is no accessible ramp or alternative entrance.

The cemetery is also difficult to access. You have to walk along a frontage made of large rubble stones, and the inside of the cemetery does not have a hard surface to walk on - there is only grass.

Strong points

Entrance

The building is easy to identify.
The entrance is easy to identify.

Horizontal circulation

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
All the transit areas are sufficiently large.

Points of attention

Parking

There are no reserved parking spaces.

Access road from the car park

There is a step of 3 cm minimum to negotiate.
The floor is hardly passable.

Entrance

There are steps in the entrance.

Adapted sanitary

There is no adapted toilet.

To enter the church, you have to go through a frontage made of large, irregular rubble stones and climb 2 steps that are not secured by a handrail. There is no accessible ramp or alternative entrance.

A metal gate is located in front of the staircase leading to the church. The grille is sturdy and has very fine gaps. It does not impede access to the church.

The cemetery is also difficult to access. You have to walk along a frontage made of large rubble stones, and the inside of the cemetery does not have a hard surface to walk on - there is only grass.

Please note that there are no parking spaces reserved for PRMs.

Strong points

Parking

It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Entrance

The building is easy to identify.
There is a step lower than 18 cm in the entrance.

Horizontal circulation

There is no step to negotiate.
Circulation is easy everywhere.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
The width of the hallways is sufficient.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park

The floor is irregular.
The floor is hardly passable.

Entrance

The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
The main entrance is not accessible.

Adapted sanitary

There is no adapted toilet.

The interior of the church has a classic layout : a central aisle and 2 secondary aisles. Low chairs act as a guiding line, and the contrasts are good.

The cemetery is located right next to the church entrance. You have to walk along the frontage, which is made of large rubble stones, and the inside of the cemetery does not have a hard surface to walk on - there is only grass. The sculpted vertical stones can be touched (take care with low elements : tombstones).

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.

Horizontal circulation

Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.

Points of attention

Access road from the street

There are no guide-lines.

Entrance

The staff does not see the persons who arrive and can‘t offer assistance.

The interior of the church has a classic layout : a central aisle and 2 secondary aisles. Low chairs act as a guiding line, and the contrasts are good.

The sculpted vertical stones can be touched (take care with low elements : tombstones).

The contrasts are good.

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.

Horizontal circulation

Circulation is free from obstacles.
The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
Circulation is free from obstacles.
The furniture contrasts with its environment.
The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park

There are no natural or artificial guide-lines.
The staircases are not secured.

Entrance

The staff does not see the persons who arrive and can‘t offer assistance.

The interior lighting is sufficient and continuous.

The interior of the church is only accessible during religious services.

The cemetery is accessible at all times.

Strong points

Parking

The car park is freely accessible.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.
The building is easy to find.
The opening hours are displayed next to the door.

Wireless

It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.

Light

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

The interior lighting is sufficient and continuous.

The interior of the church is only accessible during religious services.

The cemetery is accessible at all times.

Strong points

Parking

The car park is freely accessible.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.
The building is easy to find.
The opening hours are displayed next to the door.

Light

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

To enter the church, you have to pass through a frontage made of large, irregular rubble stones and climb up 2 flights of steps not secured by a handrail.

The interior of the church has a classic layout: a central aisle and 2 secondary aisles. Low chairs act as a guiding line, and the contrasts are good.

The cemetery is located right next to the church entrance. You have to walk along the front of the cemetery, which is made of large rubble stones, and the inside of the cemetery does not have a hard surface to walk on - there is only grass. The sculpted vertical stones can be touched (watch out for the low elements : headstones). The contrasts are good.