Protestant Center

The Protestant Centre of Royan, a discreet witness of the reconstruction

The Protestant Centre of Royan is a discreet but meaningful building. Built in the 1950s, it embodies, like Notre-Dame church, the reconstruction of the city after the destruction of the war. The Royan audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this Reformed place of worship and the religious diversity of the rebuilt city.

A temple of the reconstruction

Built between 1953 and 1957, the Protestant temple of Royan is a Reformed place of worship that is part of the vast reconstruction effort of the city. Like the other buildings of this era, it reflects the modern architecture and the spirit of renewal that shaped the new Royan. Its plainness makes it a moving witness of the rebirth of the city.

What to see

The building appeals through its plainness and its 1950s architecture, representative of the reconstruction of Royan. A still-active Reformed place of worship, it welcomes a living community. It is a stop for those curious about history and architecture, completing the discovery of the emblematic buildings of the rebuilt city.

Practical information

The Protestant Centre lies in the heart of Royan, reachable on foot. A working Reformed place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; opening and worship hours vary, so it is best to enquire before coming. The exterior of the building can be freely admired from the street.

When was the Protestant Centre of Royan built?

Between 1953 and 1957, as part of the reconstruction of the city; it is a Reformed place of worship representative of this era.

What is the Protestant Centre of Royan?

It is the Protestant temple of the city, a Reformed place of worship built in the 1950s, a witness of the reconstruction of Royan.