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

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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. Holly Hayes all photos →

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.

Location map of Germigny-des-Prés Church, Germigny-des-Pres, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Germigny-des-Prés Church, Germigny-des-Pres, France. Click to enlarge.

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Address
8 Route de Saint-Martin, Germigny-des-Pres, France
Coordinates
47.8462198° N, 2.2662293° E map · aerial
Date(s)
806

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Page Title
Germigny-des-Prés Church
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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