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Origin and history

The Protestant temple of Malataverne is a religious monument in the municipality of Cendras, Occitania. Although its name evokes Protestant origin, the available sources do not specify its date of construction or the exact circumstances of its foundation. Its name suggests a link with the local reformed community, historically present in this part of southern France.

Protestant temples, in the regional context of Occitania, have often played a central role in the lives of Huguenot communities. These buildings served not only as places of worship, but also as symbols of resistance or identity, especially after periods of religious persecution. In Cendras, as in other villages in the region, the presence of a temple reflects the historical importance of Protestantism in and around the Cevennes.