Église Saint-Léger de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Catholic church in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

The Église Saint-Léger is a church with modern architecture and a distinctive triangular layout that defines its structure. Colorful stained glass windows fill the interior with light and create a bright environment throughout the worship space.

The parish of Saint-Leger was recorded in existence by 1314 and originally fell under the jurisdiction of Chartres diocese. The original building was destroyed but a statue of the saint survived through the centuries to remain in the current structure.

Each year, on the Sunday after the feast of Saint Léger in early October, the parish holds the "fête à Saint-Léger", a large fair with a braderie, flea market, book sale and activities. The church also keeps a small wooden statue of Saint Léger, saved from the fire when the old church was destroyed during the Revolution and bought back for a cord of wood.

The church is located on Rue de la Maison Verte and is open for visitors to enter. You can walk through and view the interior space, though you should check local opening times before planning your visit.

Inside the church stands a statue of Saint Leger that comes from an earlier era of the building. This artwork carries special significance because it survived through a turbulent period of destruction and change.