Temple du Saint-Esprit, Protestant church in historic Besançon, France
The Temple du Saint-Esprit features Gothic architecture with ribbed vaulted naves and narrow windows characteristic of thirteenth-century religious buildings.
Founded in 1207 by the Order of the Holy Spirit, the building initially served as a hospital for patients, travelers, orphans, and pregnant women.
The conversion of the former hospital into a Protestant temple in 1842 signifies the gradual acceptance of the Reformed community in the city.
The temple stands at 5 rue Goudimel and regularly holds religious services while remaining open for architectural heritage visits.
The fifteenth-century tower in the former hospital courtyard displays the oldest preserved sundial in Besançon.
Location: Besançon
Part of: шпіталь Сьвятога Духа ў Бэзансоне
Website: https://besancon-et-environs.epudf.org
GPS coordinates: 47.24060,6.02318
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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