Located in the centre of Paris, near the Seine River and the Louvre, it was once the parish of the French King and is usually regarded as the Church of the Louvre. Founded in the 7th century, it has been rebuilt many times over the centuries, blending several styles, Roman, Gothic and Renaissance. The most striking exterior features are the porch, which consists of Jean Gaussel (1435-1439), rose windows, and railings that surround the entire church. The treasures preserved in the hall are the wooden statues of St. Germain in the 15th century, the stone carvings of Weizengjue in Zaragoza in the same period, the wood carvings of the Flanders altar and the seats of famous and important persons.