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Lourmarin's Protestant temple is a religious building built in the early 19th century, between 1806 and 1818, according to the plans of architect Michel-Robert Penchaud. The works, financed by the municipalities of Lourmarin for the building and Puyvert for the furniture, lasted twelve years. The building, rectangular (12 m long by 6 m wide), was inaugurated in 1818, marking a place of worship for the local Protestant community.

In 1844, an organ built around 1840 by Augustin Zeiger was installed there, enriching the acoustics of the place. Four years later, in 1849, a bell tower and a bell were added, completing the architecture of the temple. The latter, which is still active, has been registered for historical monuments since May 10, 1991, and hosts cultural events such as concerts of the La Roque-d'Anthéron International Piano Festival.

The temple reflects the history of Protestantism in Provence, especially that of the Vaudois du Luberon, a Protestant community established in the region since the Middle Ages. Its sober and functional architecture, typical of the Protestant temples of the time, makes it an important witness to the religious and cultural heritage of Vaucluse.

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