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The Protestant temple of Quissac, located in the Gard department in Occitanie region, was built in 1831 by architect Fauquier. Its architecture is inspired by Greek temples, with a facade adorned with a peristyle with six canned doric columns, devoid of base. This stylistic choice reflects the influence of neo-classicism, which is dominant in Protestant religious architecture of the time. The building is covered with a roof with two tiled slopes, complete with a sacristy and a sober bell tower.

In 1840, interior arrangements were made, including the addition of a stand and organ. These modifications, carried by doric columns, fit into a clean interior, marked by a wooden pulpit backed by the bottom wall and two side stairs. The current wooden ceiling, after construction, partially altered the original appearance of the space. The building, owned by the commune, was listed in the inventory of historical monuments by decree of 30 January 2012, thus recognizing its heritage value.

The parish of Quissac is now attached to the United Protestant Church of France, perpetuating a religious tradition rooted in local history. The temple, by its architecture and history, bears witness to the presence and evolution of Protestantism in the Gard, an area marked by reformed currents since the 16th century. Its peristyle, the most remarkable element, symbolizes both a reference to antiquity and an affirmation of identity of the Protestant community in the 19th century.

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