Ask yourself this what makes \u00c9glise r\u00e9form\u00e9e La Petite \u00c9toile so special? It is a testament to faith and architectural ingenuity. This temple stands as a beacon of Protestant history in France.
\u00c9glise r\u00e9form\u00e9e La Petite \u00c9toile’s story began in 1874. Pastor Eug\u00e8ne Bersier founded a church in Paris named l’\u00c9toile. By the late 19th century many members lived in Levallois.
In 1897, a building was erected on Rue Anatole-France. Pastor Henri Monnier oversaw the church’s growth. A new building became necessary. Architect Charles Letrosne built it between 1911 and 1912. Emile Menu added painted decorations. Mutin installed an organ. The new temple opened its doors in 1912.
The \u00c9glise r\u00e9form\u00e9e La Petite \u00c9toile became an independent parish in 1949.
Letrosne drew inspiration from Northern European traditions. The roof features a mille-feuilles design with overhanging pavilions. Irregular slopes create a play of light on the slates. A slender cross tops the temple affirming its Christian purpose.
The base consists of hollow-jointed millstones. Walls of dressed stone rubble are covered in light plaster. Arched bays with brick trim add detail. The delicate ironwork enhances the architecture.
Since 1995, \u00c9glise r\u00e9form\u00e9e La Petite \u00c9toile has been a listed historical monument. Its unique timber frame makes it special among French Protestant buildings.
Inside the \u00c9glise r\u00e9form\u00e9e La Petite \u00c9toile a plaque honors war dead and deportees. Their names serve as a reminder of sacrifice. Charles Camus is among those listed. Georges Clement and Charles Eymeriat are also remembered. Maurice Fouilleron and Jean Gennec are there too. Henri Nee is listed beside Charles Perdrizet. Eug\u00e8ne Sacaze and Alfred Schoesler are not forgotten. Alfred Sigwalt and Hyppolite Sirabry are also on the memorial. Marcel Trezaune and Jean Vinard gave their lives. Lucien Wiel and Robert Wilkinson are remembered. Maurice Charmeille and Daniel Hebert made the ultimate sacrifice. Ren\u00e9 Fisher and Fran\u00e7ois Guichard also appear. Marcel Jullien and Philippe Ranson gave their all. Jean Rouvel and Pierre Toutain are honored. L\u00e9opold Violain is listed with Albert Feist. L\u00e9on Gamet and the Goldschmidt family are also on the plaque.
Today, \u00c9glise r\u00e9form\u00e9e La Petite \u00c9toile stands not just as a monument but as a living community. It embodies faith, history, and architectural beauty. Its doors are open. Its history is rich. Its future is bright. It welcomes all.