Temple Saint-Martial, Avignon

Name: Temple Saint-Martial
Address: 2 Rue Jean Henri Fabre, Avignon, 84000, France

#25 among attractions in Avignon

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The Saint-Martial d'Avignon temple is a Protestant place of worship located at the corner of rue des Lices and rue de la République in Avignon, in the French department of Vaucluse in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

The parish is a member of the United Protestant Church of France.

Initially the palace of Queen Jeanne, then the cardinal's lodge of Androin de la Roche, it became a Cluniac establishment. It was then used as a Natural History museum where Jean-Henri Fabre, who was the curator, was a lecturer with Stéphane Mallarmé.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°56'42"N, 4°48'22"E

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2 Rue Jean Henri FabreIntra-Muros (Magnanen - Teinturiers)Avignon 84000 France

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Temple Saint-Martial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais des Papes, Walls of Avignon, Pont Saint-Bénézet, Angladon Museum.

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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple Saint-Martial?

Nearby attractions include Museum Lapidaire, Avignon (2 min walk), Collection Lambert, Avignon (3 min walk), Angladon Museum, Avignon (3 min walk), Musée Requien, Avignon (5 min walk).

How to get to Temple Saint-Martial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple Saint-Martial:

Bus

Agence Commerciale • Lines: Bal (3 min walk)
Cité Administrative • Lines: 57 (3 min walk)

Tram

Gare Centre • Lines: T1 (5 min walk)
Saint-Roch - Université des Métiers • Lines: T1 (9 min walk)

Train

Avignon-Centre (6 min walk)

Ferry

Bac du Rocher des Doms (19 min walk)