Saint-Germain Church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Plan your visit
Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Main Attractions
3 attractions · 3h 32min · transit route
Free
Step-by-step route with transport options and cost breakdown
About Saint-Germain Church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
This neoclassical parish church stands on Place Charles de Gaulle, on a site where four successive churches have been built since King Robert the Pious founded a priory here around 1020. The current building was completed between 1766 and 1829, designed in an Early Christian basilica style with a facade of six Tuscan columns and a triangular pediment. Inside, fifty frescoes by Amaury-Duval (a student of Ingres) cover the nave and apse walls, painted between 1849 and 1857.
Saint-Germain Church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Combine with 3 nearby attractions for a full day
From €11.45 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The church is oriented toward the royal château rather than facing east, which breaks standard liturgical convention. This unusual alignment was a deliberate choice by Louis XV, who wanted the building to face the royal residence instead of following traditional church orientation.
Travel Plans for Saint-Germain Church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Explore a city in one day
- Step-by-step walking route through the city
- Transport options with travel times and fares
- Entrance fees and opening hours for every stop
- Total cost calculated based on your preferences
Day Routes
Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Main Attractions
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Castles of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Nearby Attractions
Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Royal Domain of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Royal Domain of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye