Morard, abbé de Saint-Germain-des-Prés à Paris (990-1014), maître d’ouvrage du monastère et de la nef

The subject of the article is the abbey church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, seen in the context of the innovation and tradition in the architectural and artistic production of the period ‘at the turn of the first millennium’. The emphasis is placed on the rebuilding of the church initiated by the abbot Morard (990-1014), as well as on his role as commissioner. As seen by the authors, Morard’s architectural project - following the Carolingian tradition and embracing the reform initiated by Carolingian rulers - competes with one of the best monuments of the period.