Paris France Temple
| Paris France Temple | ||||
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| Number | 156 | |||
| Dedication | 21 May 2017, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Site | 2.26 acres (0.91 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 44,175 sq ft (4,104.0 m2) | |||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | 15 July 2011, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Groundbreaking | No formal groundbreaking | |||
| Open house | 22 April - 13 May 2017 | |||
| Current president | Dominique Maurice Lucas | |||
| Location | Le Chesnay, France | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 48°49′4.41″N 2°7′23.42″E | |||
| Exterior finish | Warm-toned limestone with character reflective of limestone used in the Le Chesnay and Versailles regions | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
| Visitors' center | Yes | |||
| Notes | Thomas S. Monson confirmed on 15 July 2011 that the church "hope[d] to build [a] temple in France" near Paris, and on 1 October 2011 announced that the plans were "moving forward." In 2014, a news story from the church noted that work had commenced on the temple, though no formal groundbreaking had taken place. | |||
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The Paris France Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Le Chesnay, a suburb of Paris, France, and is located near Versailles. The Paris France Temple is the first temple built in Metropolitan France, and the second in France, after the Papeete Tahiti Temple.
History
On 15 July 2011 Church president Thomas S. Monson announced that a Latter-day Saint temple would be constructed in France. New temples are generally announced during a church general conference. However, French newspapers reported the church's plans to build the temple at Le Chesnay, which prompted the early announcement, three months prior to the October 2011 conference.
Local opposition included Mayor Philippe Brillault who opposed the temple—planned on a site for an abandoned, asbestos-choked power plant—and proclaimed, "We weren’t overjoyed, because Mormons have an image that’s pretty much negative."
A public open house was held from 22 April 2017 to 13 May 2017, excluding Sundays. The temple was dedicated on 21 May 2017 by Henry B. Eyring.
In 2020, the Paris France Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gallery
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Exterior of the temple -
Temple courtyard
See also
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France