Construction begins 1811 (≈ 1811)
Launch of work by Durand and Durant.
1827
Completion of the temple
Completion of the temple 1827 (≈ 1827)
Completion of initial work.
1847
Added bell tower
Added bell tower 1847 (≈ 1847)
Modification of the triangular façade.
30 janvier 2012
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 30 janvier 2012 (≈ 2012)
Official temple protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire Protestant temple (Box BA 64): inscription by decree of 30 January 2012
Key figures
Charles Durand - Architect
Main designer of the temple.
Simon Durant - Architect
Co-author of initial plans.
Origin and history
The Protestant temple of Bernis, located in the Gard department in Occitanie region, was designed by architects Charles Durand and Simon Durant from 1811. Its construction lasted until 1827, leading to a square building marked by a semicircular porch and an apse for the pulpit. Doric columns, interior and exterior, structure space and support stands, reflecting a sober and functional neoclassical style.
In 1847, the addition of a bell tower changed the original triangular façade, transforming the silhouette of the building. The temple, owned by the municipality of Bernis, has been a historical monument since 30 January 2012. It remains an active place of worship, affiliated with the United Protestant Church of France, and bears witness to the history of Protestantism in the Gard.
The architecture of the temple combines traditional elements (doric columns, symmetry) and local adaptations, such as the semicircular apse for the pulpit, typical of Protestant temples of the time. Its location at 2 Ter Place du Temple makes it an urban and historical landmark for the Bernese community. The data from the Merimée database and local sources confirm its continuing role in heritage and religious life.
