Temple protestant de Royan
Temple protestant de Royan, Protestant church in Royan, France
Description
The Protestant temple in Royan is built with a trapezoid main hall, meeting rooms, and a concrete bell tower forming an H-shape above the terrace roof. The layout combines worship space with practical areas for community use.
History
The original temple from 1843 was destroyed during 1945 bombings, after which architects Marc Hébrard, René Baraton, and Jean Bauhain designed this replacement in 1956. The building represents post-war recovery efforts in the city.
Culture
The interior reflects Protestant traditions through minimal decoration and straightforward lines, deliberately different from ornate styles found in other churches. Visitors immediately notice how this restrained approach directs attention to what matters most in worship.
Practical
The building sits at the intersection of Rue Aunis and Rue Alsace-Lorraine in central Royan, making it easy to locate. The main hall is bright and spacious, while secondary rooms are well organized.
Did you know?
A Schwenkedel organ installed in 1962 produces clear, pure tones during services. The instrument exemplifies how modern elements were carefully chosen for the post-war reconstruction.
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