Protestantism after 1562
In the second part of the XVIth century (1562-1598), in spite of persecution and long periods of civil war, the Reformed Churches became well organized. A political system, structured on...
The Reformation in Alsace in 16th century
The Reformation began very early in Alsace and was soon well established. In Strasbourg, it had two characteristics : moderation and an insistence on the Bible study. Martin Bucer’s influence spread...
The Reformation in Montbéliard in 16th century
In the county of Montbéliard, the Reformation was mainly influenced by Luther, but for a while it was influenced by Guillaume Farel.
Alès (Gard)
Alès, in the southern part of the Massif Central, occupies an outstanding geographical position, at the crossroads of the Cévennes, the Rhone Valley and the South of France. The history...
Anduze (Gard)
As from 1560, the Reformation was fully established in Anduze, also named Little Geneva.
Beaumont-lès-Valence (Drôme)
Since the city of Valence was never was given the right to hold services, the Protestants gathered for worship east of Valence, in Beaumont-lès-Valence.
Bordeaux (Gironde)
Protestantism was introduced to this trading port thanks to commerce with Protestant countries, such as England, Flanders and Holland. In 1560, there were some 7,000 Protestants. As in Toulouse, the...
Caen (Calvados)
Lutheran theses were displayed at the Caen university as early as 1533. Towards the end of the century, there were an estimated 10,000 Protestants in the Caen district.
Chamerolles (Loiret)
Between the cities of Pithiviers and Orléans, in the castle of Lancelot du Lac, lord of Chamerolles, a Huguenot chapel was erected.
Charenton (Val-de-Marne)
This was one of the major works of Salomon de Brosse, the architect who designed the Palais du Luxembourg (Senate) for Marie de Médicis (1623).
Collet-de-Dèze (Lozère)
Collet-de-Dèze is the oldest temple in France. Protestantism was established in the valley of the Gardon as soon as 1566.
Héricourt (Doubs)
In 1563, this old Catholic church became a Lutheran temple.
The La Rochelle temple
La Rochelle was prominent protestant city as early as 1530-1540. Protestants first used Catholic churches for their services, sometimes in simultaneum, as was often the case in the early days...
Lyon (Rhône)
The Temple of Heaven is a emblem of the 16th century Reformation.
Montbéliard (Doubs)
The Saint-Martin Temple in Montbéliard is the biggest Protestant temple in France.
Montpellier (Hérault)
In the early 16th century, the Reformation was established in Montpellier.
Nîmes (Gard)
In the 16th century Nîmes was already one of the great Protestant shrines ; the mumerous Temples were former Catholic buildings used by the Protestants after the Concordat (1801).
Pont-en-Royans (Isère)
The Reformation was present in the Dauphiné region from the 16th century. Pierre de Sibiville, a correspondent of Zwingli, was already preaching there in 1523.
Rouen (Seine-Maritime)
A large Protestant community lived in Normandy in the 16th century. Lutheran theses were posted at the University in Caen. The Reformation spread to Rouen.