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The Protestant Temple of Junas is a religious monument in the municipality of Junas, Occitania. Although its existence is attested, the available internal sources do not specify its construction period or the circumstances of its foundation. Its membership in Protestant tradition makes it an emblematic place for the local community.

In southern France, especially in Occitanie, Protestant temples have often played a central role in the social and spiritual life of the people since the Reformation. These buildings, sometimes discreet because of periods of persecution, reflect the history of religious minorities in a region marked by religious tensions. Their architecture and location reflect the adaptation of communities to their historical and cultural environment.