Building construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Period of initial construction of the church.
17 janvier 1924
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 17 janvier 1924 (≈ 1924)
The church is classified by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Église Saint-Germain-de-Paris : classification by decree of 17 January 1924
Key figures
Saint Germain de Paris - Church patron
Bishop to whom the church is dedicated.
Origin and history
The Saint-Germain church in Itteville is a parish church of Catholic worship dedicated to Saint Germain, bishop of Paris. It is located in the commune of Itteville, in the department of Essonne, in the region of Île-de-France. The building, built in the 13th century, is located in the heart of the village, on Place Charles de Gaulle, on the edge of departmental road 8 and near the river June. Its architecture and local history make it an emblematic monument of the region.
The church was classified as historical monuments by order of 17 January 1924. This ranking reflects its heritage importance and the desire to preserve its medieval heritage. The building now belongs to the town of Itteville, which ensures its management and maintenance. Its central location, close to road and river axes, suggests a major historical role in the religious and community life of the village.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm that Saint-Germain Church is a representative example of 13th-century religious architecture in Île-de-France. It is listed in heritage databases such as Merimée, and its state of conservation seems satisfactory, with a geo-localized location of accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory".
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