Church of St. Germain des Pres Paris, France

Exterior — South exterior with west tower. Church of St-Germain-des-Pres, Paris, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

Built to house a relic of the True Cross brought from Spain in 542, this church was so powerful in the Middle Ages that it became a town within a town. It is one of very few Romanesque churches in Paris.

Location map of Church of St. Germain des Pres, Paris, France. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Church of St. Germain des Pres, Paris, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Paris, France
Coordinates: 48.8539802° N, 2.3344194° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title: Church of St. Germain des Pres
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024