Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A church was first built on this site in
A.D.
558. The church you see today was constructed
in 1163and is all that'sleft ofa once sprawling and influential monastery.The colorful in-
terior reminds us that medieval churches were originally painted in bright colors. The sur-
rounding area hops at night with venerable cafés, fire-eaters, mimes, and scads of artists.
Cost and Hours:
Free, daily 8:00-20:00, Mo: St. Germain-des-Prés.
