The lower part of the 85m-high front church tower is embellished by alternate use of limestone and sandstone. The local ferruginous sandstone chancel dates from the 14C and the upward sweep of the 15C nave's slender lines is highlighted by transverse..

Some 17C dwellings from the former Beguine convent founded in 1259 lie just past a Renaissance house, near the church tower. To the right, note the 16C Dukes Mills on the banks of the Demer. The charming enclosure to the left is a reconstructed Beg..

This 14C brown sandstone tower was used as law courts in the Middle Ages. It now houses the tourist office.

There is a good general view of the town and its outskirts from the Aurelian (or Orleans) Tower , the remains of former ramparts.