Paris France Temple

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Paris France Temple
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Paris France Temple
Number156
Dedication21 May 2017, by Henry B. Eyring
Site2.26 acres (0.91 ha)
Floor area44,175 sq ft (4,104.0 m2)
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Additional information
Announced15 July 2011, by Thomas S. Monson
GroundbreakingNo formal groundbreaking [1]
Open house22 April - 13 May 2017
Current presidentDominique Maurice Lucas
Location Le Chesnay, France
Geographic coordinates 48°49′4.41″N2°7′23.42″E / 48.8178917°N 2.1231722°E / 48.8178917; 2.1231722
Exterior finishWarm-toned limestone with character reflective of limestone used in the Le Chesnay and Versailles regions
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms3
Clothing rentalYes
Visitors' centerYes
NotesThomas S. Monson confirmed on 15 July 2011 that the church "hope[d] to build [a] temple in France" near Paris, [2] and on 1 October 2011 announced that the plans were "moving forward." [3] In 2014, a news story from the church noted that work had commenced on the temple, though no formal groundbreaking had taken place. [1]
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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. [4] [5] The Paris France Temple is the first temple built in Metropolitan France, and the second in France, after the Papeete Tahiti Temple. [6] [7]

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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. [4]

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." [8]

A public open house was held from 22 April 2017 to 13 May 2017, excluding Sundays. [9] The temple was dedicated on 21 May 2017 by Henry B. Eyring. [10]

In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the Paris France Temple was closed for a time in response to the coronavirus pandemic. [11]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Elder Andersen visits construction site of Paris France Temple", Church News and Events, churchofjesuschrist.org, 19 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "Church Statement on Temple in France" (15 July 2011).
  3. ↑ Monson, Thomas S. (1 October 2011. "As We Meet Again" talk given at General Conference.
  4. 1 2 "Six more temples announced; total now 108", Church News , March 27, 1999, retrieved 2018-12-27
  5. ↑ Peggy Fletcher, Stack (Jul 15, 2011). "Mormon breakthrough: a temple in France". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake Utah: MediaNews Group. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
  6. ↑ Temples en Europe et en Polynésie Française
  7. ↑ Un temple mormon à deux pas du château de Versailles, Le Point
  8. ↑ Bryant, Elizabeth. "French Mormons find a less hospitable ‘Mormon moment’", The Washington Post , 17 February 2012. Retrieved on 3 April 2020.
  9. ↑ "Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Paris France Temple: First temple in France", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2016-11-07
  10. ↑ "Paris France Temple Is Dedicated: First French temple is the 156th worldwide", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2017-05-21
  11. ↑ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.


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