It's almost inevitable that while wandering near Boulevard Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter, you’ve never run into the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church. But have you ever actually stepped inside? If not yet, consider this beautiful Parisian Romanesque church during the 43rd edition of the Heritage Days, held on 19 and 20 September 2026. An invitation to uncover this treasure near the Latin Quarter in Paris.
First of all, a word of clarification.Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés is part of an abbey, known simply as Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Its construction, dedicated to Bishop Germain de Paris, dates back toMerovingian times (558), as do many of Paris's churches. This makesSaint-Germain-des-Prés the oldest church in Paris!
The two partners commissioned the painter Hippolyte Flandrin to do all the interior decorations. With the help of other artists of the time, Flandrin drew inspiration from Byzantine and Roman art, as well as primitive Italian painters, to decorate the walls of theÉglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Paintings that can still be seen today!
Despite the early Gothic transformations carried out by its architects, theChurch of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has retained its charming Romanesque style- one of the few vestiges of this architecture in the whole of Paris!
Guided tour of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Abbey Church
A one-hour guided tour led by a guide from Art Culture and Faith, introducing the abbey’s history, its architecture, and the church’s artistic and spiritual heritage.
Terms of participation: Groups limited to 25 people - Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–11:00, 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00, 16:00–17:00, 17:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 14:30–15:30
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Saint-Germain-des-Prés church
Place Saint-Germain des Prés
75006 Paris 6
Route planner
Accessibility info
Prices
Free
Official website
www.eglise-saintgermaindespres.fr
