Saintes, Belgium

Saintes is a village and a district in the municipality of Tubize, in Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

During the Middle Ages, Lobbes Abbey had large holdings in the area.

The village retained its rural character until the end of the 20th century, after which it has developed into a popular residency for commuters working in Brussels.

[1] The village church is a late Gothic edifice, dating from the middle of the 16th century (the tower was erected in 1553), incorporating remains of an earlier, Romanesque church in the chancel walls.

It contains several historical furnishings, and a chapel dedicated to Saint Reineldis.