Saint-Martial Temple

The Saint-Martial temple, a Protestant place of worship in Avignon

In the Agricol Perdiguier square stands an imposing building: the Saint-Martial temple, a Protestant place of worship in Avignon. The Avignon audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this building, a witness of the religious history of the city.

A former church become a Reformed temple

The Saint-Martial temple, located near the Agricol Perdiguier square, is a place of worship of the Reformed Church. The building, whose foundation goes back to the fourteenth century, was originally a church before becoming a Protestant temple. A witness of the religious diversity of Avignon, it today hosts Reformed worship and illustrates the spiritual history of the city of the Popes.

What to see

You admire the architecture of the building, its history as a former church become a Reformed temple, in the green setting of the Agricol Perdiguier square. The place illustrates the religious diversity of Avignon. It is a stop for lovers of heritage and history, to be discovered with respect, in the heart of the city.

Practical information

The Saint-Martial temple lies near the Agricol Perdiguier square, in the heart of Avignon, reachable on foot. A working Protestant place of worship, it notably hosts services on Sunday; opening hours vary. It is best to enquire before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the Saint-Martial temple of Avignon?

It is a Protestant place of worship of the Reformed Church, a former church whose foundation goes back to the fourteenth century, near the Agricol Perdiguier square.

Where is the Saint-Martial temple?

Near the Agricol Perdiguier square, in the heart of the historic centre of Avignon.