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Discover the history of Protestantism from the 15th century to the present day.

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The Americas and the Reformation

An exhibition by Frédéric LERE that traces the historical context behind the Huguenot exodus to the Americas, as well as the legacy of this exile. Until 15 June, Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 5pm, at the Museum of Protestantism (81360 FONTRIEU).

Butterflies, parpalhols

An exhibition of works by Didier Cros, an artist from the Tarn region, exploring the theme of nature and butterflies in particular – a nod to the term ‘parpaillot’, which was once used ironically to refer to Huguenots. From 26 June to 1 November 2026 at the Museum of Protestantism, the Reformation and Secularism (81260 Fontrieu).
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Movies

The stained glass window of the Reformed Temple of Dreux

In this video produced by l'Église protestante unie de Dreux, discover a detailed analysis of the oculus of the Reformed Temple of Dreux. In Art Deco style, this stained glass window was made by Charles Lorin in the 1930s.

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Podcasts

Podcast Saint Barthélémy Visuel

“The Voices of St. Bartholomew’s Day”

“The voices of Saint-Barthélemy”: a historical investigation taken from the book 'All those who fall' by the historian Jérémie Foa.
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Chronological timeline

All the major dates in Protestantism can be found on our large timeline.

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Museum

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Major dates

The invention of printing, the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the creation of the Unified French Protestant Church…the important dates in the history of Protestantism.

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Key figures

Men and women who shaped the history of Protestantism, such as Martin Luther, jean Calvin, Marie Durand, Marc Boegner, Paul Ricoeur…and many more.

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History

200 notices on the history of Protestantism, namely the eight Wars of Religion, the Edict of Nantes, the history of the Waldensians, the law of separation of Church and State in 1905…

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Themes

Discovering Protestantism through baptism among the Protestants, the influence of the Protestants on business, Protestantism in the regions…

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Art and heritage

The Protestants contributed a lot to the development of arts and of heritage, notably in architecture, engraving, literature, music…

Exhibitions

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Presentation of the Museum

Press Release – 26th May 2014 Welcome to the virtual museum of Protestantism History of the museum Created in 2003 by the Fondation pasteur Eugène Bersier, with the assistance of the Historical Society of French Protestantism, the virtual museum of Protestantism […]

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Museum contributors
and partners

Comité scientifique : Céline Borello, Hubert Bost, Gabrielle Cadier, Marianne Carbonnier-Burkard, Frédéric Chavel, André Encrevé, Philippe Kabongo M’Baya, Pierre-Olivier Lechot, Olivier Millet, Jane Stranz, Valentine Zuber.

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The Fondation Bersier

The Fondation pasteur Eugène Bersier is a Protestant foundation recognized to be of public interest by decree dated July 3, 1990. It was founded by Maurice Gontier who served as its president from 1990 to 2001. It is a member of the Protestant Federation of France. Its goal is to promote knowledge […]

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Support us

Support us If you wish to contribute to the campaigns managed or supported by the Fondation pasteur Eugène Bersier, your donations and bequests may be eligible for tax breaks under the current laws concerning donations and bequests to charitable organizations of recognized public interest. […]

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