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The Protestant temple of Beauvoisin, located in the municipality of the same name in the department of Gard (Occitanie region), was built in 1819 by architect Charles Durand. This building, representative of neo-classical architecture, is distinguished by its hemicycle shape and its perron adorned with a peristyle with columns. Its sober interior, illuminated by a circular window, highlights a pulpit richly decorated with Corinthian pilasters and carved motifs.

The bell tower was added in 1835, followed by a stand in 1860. The whole, though modest and without exterior ornaments, has an imposing presence. The temple was listed as a historic monument on January 30, 2012, thus protecting the entire building, including its fence. Today it belongs to the commune and remains an active place of worship for the united Protestant parish of France.

The temple architecture reflects the principles of 19th-century Protestantism, focusing on simplicity and functionality. His hemicircular plan favoured an acoustic adapted to preaching, while interior decorative elements, such as candelabras and rosaces, recalled classical artistic traditions. The construction of this temple is part of a post-revolutionary context where Protestant communities, especially in the Gard, regained architectural visibility after decades of restrictions.

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