Church of Saint Germain l'Ocerois

The church of Saint Germain l'Oxerroy, founded in the XIII century, is located in front of the Louvre near the Paris City Hall. The Gothic-style church is named after the Bishop of Oxerruan. The bell tower of the church is the oldest part of the building, it dates back to the XII century. Then the altar part, the western entrance and the chapel were added.

In the eighteenth century, the church was emptied, many church utensils and most stained glass windows were stolen. During the French Revolution, its building was used as a warehouse for grain, then it was converted into a printing house. The restoration of the temple was begun at the end of the XIX century, the architect Viollet-le-Duc worked on its work, who wanted to recreate the Gothic beauty of the medieval temple. Restored at that time stained glass has survived to our time. At the church there is a burial of famous artists and architects.