Temple de Charenton-le-Pont, Protestant church in Charenton-le-Pont, France.
The Temple de Charenton-le-Pont is a Protestant church building located in this southeastern suburb of Paris. It features a rectangular floor plan with three sets of double windows running along its north elevation and an octagonal bell tower that rises from the structure.
The original chapel was built in 1607 using materials sourced from a nearby location, but was destroyed just 14 years later in 1621. The renowned architect Salomon de Brosse designed a replacement that was completed in 1623 and served the community for centuries to come.
This house of worship served as a gathering place where French Protestants could practice their faith openly and build community together. The simple, functional interior design reflects the reformed traditions that shaped how the space was used and perceived by worshippers.
The current building is located on Rue Guérin and belongs to the United Protestant Church of France, meaning visiting hours and access are managed by the active congregation. As this remains a functioning place of worship, visitors should be mindful of ongoing religious activities within the building.
Archaeological digs in 2005 uncovered a Protestant cemetery on the site where burial practices showed clear differences from Catholic customs of the era. This discovery demonstrates how important it was for the community to maintain their own religious traditions even in how they honored their deceased.
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