Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

France

Occitania

Florac

Pont-De-Montvert-Sud-Mont-Lozère

Protestant Temple of Closelet

Discover

Places to see

France

Occitania

Florac

Pont-De-Montvert-Sud-Mont-Lozère

Protestant Temple of Closelet

Recommended by 13 hikers out of 16

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Save

Location: Pont-De-Montvert-Sud-Mont-Lozère, Florac, Occitania, France

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Protestant Temple of Closelet

4.9

(73)

650

hikers

1. Finiels Summit – Le Pont-de-Montvert loop from Cubiérettes

28.9km

09:59

1,110m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

4.6

(10)

hikers

2. Le Pont-de-Montvert loop from Quartier de la Moline

8.36km

02:34

300m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

5.0

(6)

hikers

3. Le Pont-de-Montvert – Pont du Tarn loop from Le Pont-de-Montvert

19.3km

05:51

610m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

Tips

Gerhard Mauerberger

May 2, 2023

Massive and austere, the temple marks the old Closelet district with its imposing silhouette.

During the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, the temples of the “So-called Reformed Religion” were demolished on the order of Louis XIV. Their reconstruction by Protestant communities was only undertaken after the Concordat signed in 1801. The cult was clandestine from 1685 to 1789. This temple was built in 1828. As with many others, its architecture expresses the search for solidity, the refusal of ornament,

the extreme simplicity of the volumes. The wooden stands, the pulpit facing the assembly and the benches constitute all the furniture.

Outside, a public space is created and beyond extends the municipal cemetery, also created in the 19th century. Until this time, Catholic cemeteries were prohibited to Protestants, who were forced to place their graves near their homes.

This custom is still perpetuated today in the hamlets.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 920 m

Weather

Today

Tuesday 7 October

19°C

9°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Pont-De-Montvert-Sud-Mont-Lozère, Florac, Occitania, France

Protestant Temple of Closelet

1. Finiels Summit – Le Pont-de-Montvert loop from Cubiérettes

2. Le Pont-de-Montvert loop from Quartier de la Moline

3. Le Pont-de-Montvert – Pont du Tarn loop from Le Pont-de-Montvert

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️