Germigny-des-Prés Church Germigny-des-Pres, France

This Carolingian oratory near Orléans was built in 806 by Bishop Theodulf, Charlemagne's adviser. Containing rare Byzantine mosaics, it is one of the oldest and most unique churches in France.

View from Northeast — View of east and north apses of the 9th-century Carolingian oratory. Before destructive 19th-century "restorations," two smaller apses flanked the main east apse. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Location map of Germigny-des-Prés Church, Germigny-des-Pres, France.

Quick Facts on Germigny-des-Prés Church

Go Historic ID

248464

names

Carolingian Oratory

Germigny-des-Pres Oratory

Germigny-des-Prés Parish Church

Oratoire de Germigny-des-Prés French

location(s)

Germigny-des-Pres, France

Address

8 Route de Saint-Martin

date(s)

806