Temple du Salin in Toulouse

The Temple du Salin is a Protestant church in Toulouse housed within an ancient stone building. It combines architectural elements from different periods, featuring a square tower and windows that show various styles from different eras.

The building was constructed in 1271 as a royal treasury under King Philip III. For centuries it served administrative functions for managing state revenues before the Reformed Church purchased and transformed it in 1908.

The name 'Salin' comes from the salt tax that was once collected here. Today it serves as a gathering place for the Reformed community, who use it for worship and regular meetings.

The building is located in central Toulouse and is easy to reach on foot. Regular services take place there, and visitors are welcome to explore the interior when services are not in session.

During renovation between 1909 and 1911, architect Léon Daures carefully preserved the medieval walls of the original treasury building. He combined this with new stained glass windows by Calmels that transform how light moves through the old space.

Location: Toulouse

Inception: 1911

Architects: Léon Daures

Website: https://toulouse.epudf.org

GPS coordinates: 43.59516,1.44456

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25