Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been the literary and cultural center of Paris since the 19th century. Brasserie Lipp is one place where writers (used to)… Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been the literary and cultural center of Paris since the 19th century. Les Deux Magots, next to the Flore café, is one… Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, formerly in the middle of an abbey, itself located outside of the city walls. The abbey was established in the 6th… Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The choir is from the 12th century (early gothic). Bronze of Dora Maar by Picasso, 1959. Abbey palace, 1586. Abbey palace, 1586. Place de Furstemberg. Foutain "L'Embacle" on Quebec square, 1984. Offered by the Quebec government. Quartier LatinSeine river Labels