Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Medieval monastery in 6th arrondissement, France
The Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés features a Romanesque architectural design with thick stone walls, round arches, and a prominent bell tower dating from the 10th century.
King Childebert I established the monastery in 543 to preserve sacred relics, including fragments of the True Cross and Saint Vincent's tunic from the siege of Saragossa.
The monastery's scriptorium produced numerous illuminated manuscripts and historical texts, including the Historia regum Francorum, contributing to medieval French literature and education.
Visitors can access the church daily through the main entrance on Boulevard Saint-Germain, with guided tours available in multiple languages throughout the week.
The abbey houses the burial sites of Merovingian royalty, including King Childebert I and his family, marking it as one of the earliest royal necropolises in France.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 6 century
Founders: Childebert I
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: https://eglise-saintgermaindespres.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.85389,2.33444
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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