Temple Saint-Ruf, Protestant temple in Valence, France.
Description
Temple Saint-Ruf is a Protestant place of worship in Valence featuring a single nave with barrel vaults supported by pilasters and topped with projecting capitals. The interior displays architectural elements that span different periods of construction and renovation.
History
This building began around 1100 as a church dedicated to Saint James and later served as a storage facility for grain. In 1806, an imperial decree led to its conversion into a Protestant place of worship.
Culture
The temple houses a monument containing the heart of General Jean-Etienne Championnet, displayed in an urn within the apse since 1800.
Practical
The building is normally open to visitors during worship times, allowing a view of its interior space. Accessibility for people with mobility limitations is limited, so visitors with specific needs should plan accordingly.
Did you know?
Inside the building sits an urn containing the heart of General Jean-Étienne Championnet, preserved in the apse since 1800. This unusual relic serves as a quiet memorial to a notable French military leader.
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