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Origin and history

The temple of the Evangelical Protestant Church of Cocquard is a religious monument located in the city of Villeneuve-sur-Lot, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Although its name and function are clearly identified, the available sources do not specify its date of construction or the historical circumstances of its construction. Its membership in the Protestant evangelical community suggests an ever active or recent cult vocation, but no architectural or historical detail is provided to support this hypothesis.

In southwestern France, particularly New Aquitaine, Protestant temples have often played a central role in the community life of religious minorities, especially since the French Revolution and the legal recognition of Protestantism. These buildings, whether old or modern, generally reflect the local history of the reformed communities, marked by varying periods of tolerance. In Villeneuve-sur-Lot, as in other cities in the region, their presence reflects the religious diversity and cultural exchanges that have shaped the territory.