Small temple of Nîmes (Ursulines Temple)

The Petit Temple of Nîmes

The Petit Temple is another Protestant place of worship of Nîmes, a witness of the Reformed tradition of the city. The Nîmes audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this building and the importance of Protestantism in the history of the city.

A witness of the Reformation in Nîmes

The Petit Temple is one of the Protestant places of worship of Nîmes, completing the Grand Temple. A religious building with sober architecture, characteristic of Reformed worship, it recalls the importance and the antiquity of the Protestant community in the city, which was one of the great homes of the Reformation in France. A witness of this singular history, it illustrates the place of Protestantism in the identity and the heritage of Nîmes.

What to see

You admire the sober architecture of the temple, characteristic of Reformed worship, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The Petit Temple testifies to the antiquity and the importance of Protestantism in Nîmes. It is a stop for lovers of heritage and religious history, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Petit Temple lies in the heart of Nîmes, reachable on foot. A 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 Petit Temple of Nîmes?

A Protestant place of worship of Nîmes, with sober architecture, a witness of the antiquity and the importance of the Reformed community in the city.

Where is the Petit Temple of Nîmes?

In the heart of Nîmes, in the Gard.