Temple Saint Martial, Protestant church in central Avignon, France.
The Temple Saint Martial is a Protestant church building in central Avignon located at the intersection of Rue des Lices and Rue de la République. The structure displays medieval architectural elements and traditional religious design features, including an organ crafted by Pascal Quoirin in 1984.
The building was constructed in 1346 as the palace of Queen Jeanne and underwent several transformations afterward. It later developed into a Cluniac establishment before being converted into a Protestant temple in 1881.
The building serves the Protestant United Church of France today as a gathering space for worship services and concerts that shape local religious life. The congregation uses the space regularly for spiritual and cultural gatherings.
The building is accessible to visitors and offers insights into its architecture and religious use. Plan your visit during regular opening hours to fully experience the interior of the structure and its features.
The building once housed a natural history museum where entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre taught chemistry classes. The space also hosted gatherings with poet Stéphane Mallarmé, showing its importance beyond architecture.
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