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Origin and history

The Protestant temple of Rueil-Malmaison is a religious building built between 1969 and 1974 according to the plans of architect Philippe Verrey, known for his Protestant achievements in the Paris region. Located 32 rue Molière, it belongs to the parish of the United Protestant Church of Rueil and Nanterre, member of the United Protestant Church of France. Its sober architecture, in limestone and copper roof, reflects a modern and functional aesthetic.

The Protestant origins in Rueil date back to 1646 with the arrival of the Swiss Guards, housed from 1756 in a barracks built under Louis XV (now Caserne Guynemer). The present temple, labeled Remarkable Contemporary Architecture in 2011 and Heritage of Regional Interest in 2023, houses an organ installed in 1982 by Claude Armand. Among his figures are Pastor Albert Finet (1899–1993), co-founder of the weekly Reformation.

The building is distinguished by its rectangular plan, glazed claustras and southern bell tower. The materials, such as the cut stone and the clear wood of the visible frame, emphasize a desire for simplicity and light. The temple is part of a 20th century Protestant architectural tradition, marking the religious landscape of the Upper Seine.

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