Saint-Germain Church in Amiens

The Church of Saint-Germain, in Amiens

The Church of Saint-Germain is a fine flamboyant Gothic church of Amiens, recognisable by its leaning tower. The Amiens audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary of the end of the Middle Ages, one of the oldest religious buildings of the town after the cathedral.

The Gothic sanctuary with the leaning tower

The Church of Saint-Germain is one of the most beautiful churches of Amiens, after the cathedral that dominates the town. Built at the end of the fifteenth and the beginning of the sixteenth century, it is a fine example of the flamboyant Gothic style, this last phase of the Gothic characterised by the finesse and the profusion of its sculpted decors, its interlacings and its ornaments in the shape of flames. Its façade and its interior deploy this ornate elegance typical of the end of the Middle Ages. But one of its most surprising particularities is its bell tower, that presents a visible inclination, as if leaning, heritage of the vagaries of its construction or of the instability of the marshy ground of the town, which gives it a singular and endearing character. The church testifies to the richness of the religious heritage of Amiens, a town profoundly marked by the faith in the Middle Ages. Inside, in an atmosphere conducive to contemplation, it keeps furniture and religious works of art. A Gothic sanctuary and a jewel of the heritage, the Church of Saint-Germain is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, one of the most beautiful churches of Amiens after the cathedral, built at the end of the fifteenth and the beginning of the sixteenth century in the flamboyant Gothic style with fine and ornate decors, recognisable by its visibly leaning bell tower; it testifies to the rich medieval religious heritage of the town and keeps furniture and religious works. The Church of Saint-Germain is a jewel of the heritage of Amiens. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Saint-Germain lies in the centre of Amiens, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about the Church of Saint-Germain of Amiens?

Its visibly leaning bell tower, heritage of the vagaries of its construction or of the instability of the marshy ground of the town; built at the end of the fifteenth and the beginning of the sixteenth century in the flamboyant Gothic style with fine and ornate decors, it is one of the most beautiful churches of Amiens after the cathedral.

Where is the Church of Saint-Germain in Amiens?

In the centre of Amiens, in France.