Temple Saint Martial, Protestant church in central Avignon, France.
The Temple Saint Martial stands at the intersection of Rue des Lices and Rue de la République, featuring medieval architectural elements and traditional religious design.
Built in 1346 as Queen Jeanne's palace, the structure transformed into a Cluniac establishment before becoming a Protestant temple in 1881.
The building serves the Protestant United Church of France, offering regular worship services and concerts that bring together the local religious community.
The church contains an organ crafted by Pascal Quoirin in 1984 and maintains regular opening hours for visitors interested in its architectural features.
The structure previously housed a natural history museum where entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre conducted chemistry classes alongside poet Stéphane Mallarmé.
Location: Avignon
Inception: 1346
Address: 4, rue Henri-Fabre
Website: https://avignon.epudf.org
GPS coordinates: 43.94500,4.80621
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
Avignon in southeastern France contains many historical subjects for photographers. The Papal Palace displays medieval architecture, the Saint-Bénézet bridge spans the Rhône river. The Rocher des Doms provides views of the city skyline. Place du Palais features historical buildings, while Rue des Teinturiers contains water wheels from past centuries.
This tour covers historical churches, monasteries and gardens in Avignon. The route includes the Romanesque Saint-Ruf Chapel, Rocher des Doms overlooking the Rhône, the baroque Mint building, and Petit Palais Museum with its Italian Renaissance paintings collection. Visitors also discover Rue des Teinturiers with its water wheels and Collection Lambert for contemporary art.
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