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The temple of Voujeaucourt is a Lutheran Protestant church built in 1832 by architect Frédéric Morel-Macler on the site of an ancient 17th-century temple. This neo-classical building is distinguished by its oval plan, except for the bell tower built in hors-oeuvres. The facades, made of coated bellows, are enhanced with corner links and cut stone chambranles. Inside, a stand supported by ionic columns dominates the entrance, while the altar, pulpit and closing of the choir, dating from the 19th century, are still preserved.

In 1863, an arrow was added to overcome the building, thus changing its original appearance. The temple was originally covered with a flat pavilion, replaced by this slender structure. The materials used, such as bellows and cut stone, reflect the local construction techniques of the time, while integrating classical architectural elements, such as ionic columns.

The temple has been listed as historic monuments since November 3, 2014, recognizing its heritage value. It is now attached to the United Protestant Church of France and remains an active place of worship for the local community. Its architecture, mixing neo-classical sobriety and originality of the oval plan, makes it a notable example of Protestant heritage in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region.

The location of the temple in Voujeaucourt in the Doubs department is in a historical context marked by a significant Protestant presence since the 17th century. This monument illustrates the sustainability and adaptation of places of worship throughout the centuries, while maintaining strong symbolic elements, such as the rostrum and the pulpit, central in the Protestant liturgy.

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