Droctovaeus was a 6th-century Frankish abbot who served as the first leader of the monastery in Paris that later became known as Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Born around 530, he was a disciple of Saint Germain of Paris and previously held the position of abbot at the Abbey of Saint-Symphorien in Autun. He was recognized for his deep spirituality and learning, eventually passing away from natural causes around 580.