Espace Madeleine
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Why go
- The bell Le Grillet, cast by Hulricus in 1420, which still rings every hour
- The Marie-Madeleine bell, cast in 1486, the heaviest of the church's bells at 950 kg
- The self-guided route of 20 stops through the church's works and history
Know before you go
- Open Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00–17:00.
- Open to everyone. The building is run as an open temple that visitors can enter.
- The venue can be reached by phone at +41 22 310 47 29.
Interesting facts3
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It is one of the oldest churches in its city.
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Its earlier name, the church of Sainte Marie-Madeleine, was dropped for the temple name.
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Guillaume Farel and Jean Calvin are among those who preached here.
Histoire du temple
Shorts
History
Over time, churches here were destroyed and rebuilt, or replaced by larger ones. Since 1926 it has been made available to a Protestant parish, and its last renovation in 1975 gave it its present look.
- Roman eraFirst traces of a chapel on the site.
- Middle AgesThe parish is among the richest in the city.
- 15th centuryA fire; the church is rebuilt in its current Gothic form.
- ReformationThe church becomes a plain, sober Protestant temple.
- 1926The building is made available to a Protestant parish.
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- 1975Last renovation; the building takes its present look.
Sources: Espace Madeleine - Genève · Histoire du temple · Visiter le Temple · checked 12 Nov 2026
- Website
- espace-madeleine.ch/
- Phone
- +41 22 310 47 29
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Espace Madeleine in Genève?
Espace Madeleine is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 12:00 to 17:00.
Where is Espace Madeleine and how do I find it?
It is at Rue de la Madeleine 15, 1204 Genève, in the heart of the city. The building is open to everyone and visitors can enter it.
Is there a self-guided tour at Espace Madeleine?
Yes. A self-guided route of 20 stops explores the church's works and history. A printed document can be read during the visit or taken away.
How old is the Le Grillet bell at Espace Madeleine?
Le Grillet was cast in 1420 by Hulricus and weighs 250 kg. It is the oldest bell in the canton and still rings every hour.
How can I contact Espace Madeleine?
You can call Espace Madeleine at +41 22 310 47 29.
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