The abbey church of Saint Germain des Prés was founded in 543 AD by Childebert, the son of Clovis. Named for the first Bishop of Paris, it is today the oldest church in Paris.  A magnificent repository of architectural and artistic treasures, an ancient and enduring center of high intellectual attainment, the home for more than 400 years to Europe’s leading Benedictine order, the church at Saint Germain des Prés has stood watch for nearly fifteen centuries over the tumultuous history of the City of Paris.

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Today, though approximately 90 % of the renovation has been completed, the church remains in need of further restoration and preservation.

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Based in Maryland, American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Gemain des Prés has been working since 2013 to raise funds in the United States and around the world for renovation works at the church. Unfortunately,  in 2020 all renovation works were halted owing to the effects of the covid pandemic.

 

We are today (June 2023) pleased to announce that after nearly three years of work stoppage, the renovation of this thousand year old living church and world monument has begun anew.  The final tranche of works is now underway. 

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With your help, we hope to see the renovation project reach full completion in 2024.