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Grand Temple de Lyon, Protestant church in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, France

The Grand Temple stands at 3 Quai Victor Augagneur, featuring a facade decorated with multiple arc patterns and Byzantine Revival architectural elements.

Architect Gaspard André completed the construction of this Protestant church in 1884, with an official inauguration ceremony taking place on May 1st.

The temple maintains a collection of 4,500 books covering theology, philosophy, and history, inherited from the Protestant library established in 1830.

The temple provides seating for 900 people during regular Sunday services and maintains an active schedule of religious gatherings and concerts.

The temple's pipe organ, built by Merklin in 1884 and reconstructed in 1923, incorporates a mechano-pneumatic transmission system with two control consoles.

Location: 3rd arrondissement of Lyon

Inception: 1884

Architects: Gaspard André

Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture

Website: http://grandtemple.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.76194,4.84139

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47

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