The Saint Francis of Assisi Church near Ottignies, in Louvain-la-Neuve, is built in the contemporary architectural style of the 1970s and 1980s. It houses fantastic and historic works of art including a 12th century statue of the Virgin and ceramic pieces by Françoise Minne. Open to the public, it is an excellent stop on a tour of cultural and religious edifices in Belgium, and also hosts concerts on a periodic basis.