Temple du Marais

The Temple du Marais is a Protestant house of prayer located in the Marais district of Paris's 4th arrondissement, featuring a vaulted ceiling and clear internal structure. The interior displays a symmetrical layout with several chapel areas that define the overall sacred space.

The building was constructed in 1634 under architect François Mansart initially as a Catholic convent facility for religious communities. Following the French Revolution, it was reassigned in 1802 under Bonaparte as a site for Reformed faith.

The temple serves multiple communities and functions today as a space for various religious and cultural gatherings within the Protestant faith. Visitors can experience how the building connects people from different backgrounds.

The building opens regularly for visitors who wish to explore its architecture and space. It helps to check opening hours beforehand, as the building primarily functions as an active community gathering place.

The basement contains a circular vaulted chamber with a central supporting column, a spatial feature rarely found in typical church construction. This area now also serves as a gallery space for contemporary artworks, showing how the space continually reinvents itself.

Location: Quartier de l'Arsenal

Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1634

Architects: François Mansart

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Website: https://temple.dumarais.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.85333,2.36625

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42