Grand Dominican Temple

The Grand Temple of Nîmes

The Grand Temple is one of the main Protestant places of worship of Nîmes, a city with a strong Huguenot tradition. The Nîmes audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this building and the place of Protestantism in the history of the city.

A temple of the Huguenot tradition

Located in a former Dominican church, the Grand Temple is one of the main Protestant places of worship of Nîmes. The city was, from the sixteenth century, a great home of Protestantism in France, marked by the Wars of Religion and an important Reformed community. The building, with sober architecture in keeping with Protestant worship, testifies to this singular history and to the essential place of Protestantism in the identity of Nîmes.

What to see

You admire the sober architecture of the temple, located in a former Dominican church, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The Grand Temple testifies to the strong Protestant tradition of Nîmes. It is a stop for lovers of heritage and religious history, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Grand Temple lies in the heart of Nîmes, reachable on foot. A working Protestant place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; hours vary with celebrations. It is best to enquire before coming and to respect the character of the place.

What is the Grand Temple of Nîmes?

One of the main Protestant places of worship of Nîmes, located in a former Dominican church, a witness of the strong Huguenot tradition of the city.

Where is the Grand Temple of Nîmes?

In the heart of Nîmes, in the Gard.