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15 and 16 September 2023Passed
Conditions
Free of charge. Free admission.
September 2023
Friday 15
18:00 - 20:00
Saturday 16
10:00 - 18:00

Temple de l'Église Protestante Unie

Cours de la Viguerie, 33890 Gensac
  • Gironde
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Discovery of the reformed temple of Gensac

Enjoy an architecture that always speaks for a current community during a self-guided visit.
15 and 16 September 2023Passed
Conditions
Free of charge. Free admission.
©Angelika Krause

Enjoy an architecture that always speaks to the service of a current community during a free visit.
A little back on the road, discover the forms of the temple testifying to the importance of the reformed community in the nineteenth century in Gensac. The large windows, the pulpit in the center, the assembly that unfolds in a square reflect a structuring of the space. Light is as much a message for the life of believers as a tool: it allows reading and singing together.
But the temple also reveals the pride of its builders: living in accordance with the advances of their time. The columns that support the gallery imitate (while being wooden) the forms of the cast iron columns, which are necessary at this time.
This temple is sober, but welcoming and unifying.

Types d'événement
Visite libre
Thèmes 2023
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Conditions de participation
Gratuit
Type de public
Tout public

About the location

Temple de l'Église Protestante Unie
Cours de la Viguerie, 33890 Gensac
  • Gironde
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The temple was built in 1858\. It was used by the Reformed community of the village and the surroundings who maintained peaceful relations with the public authorities. It is quite richly decorated outside (columns, bible with inscriptions etc.). Inside, its volume is structured by a gallery.
Tags
Édifice religieux
Access
The place is open on the course of Viguerie. You can park nearby.
©Angelika Krause