Protestant Temple

The Protestant temple of Orange

The Protestant temple of Orange is a place of worship of the Reformed Church, a witness of the strong Protestant past of the city. The Orange audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this building and the history of the Protestant principality.

The place of worship of a Protestant city

In the sixteenth century, with a Protestant prince at its head, Orange became a stronghold of the Reformation. The Protestant temple of Orange perpetuates this heritage: it is today the place of worship of the Reformed Church, where the Sunday celebrations notably take place. A sober building, it testifies to the singular history of the principality of Orange and the lasting presence of Protestantism in the city.

What to see

Here you discover the Protestant temple and its sober architecture, in an atmosphere of contemplation, a witness of the Reformed past of Orange. The place illustrates the singular history of the Protestant principality. It is a stop for lovers of religious history, to be discovered with respect, in the heart of the city.

Practical information

The Protestant temple lies in the heart of Orange, reachable on foot. A working place of worship of the Reformed Church, it notably hosts the Sunday service; opening hours vary. It is best to enquire before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why does Orange have a Protestant temple?

Because in the sixteenth century, with a Protestant prince at its head, Orange became a stronghold of the Reformation; the temple perpetuates this heritage.

Where is the Protestant temple of Orange?

In the heart of Orange.