Église Méthodiste de Sion

Église Méthodiste de Sion rises in France with a three-sided façade, rounded arches, and a neo-Romanesque design. Its worship hall sits on the first floor, giving the building an unusual shape above street level.

Wilhelm Friedrich Mack from Stuttgart designed the church in 1882, adapting its forms to local needs. The ground floor once housed the pastor and diaconal sisters, who visited sick and poor neighbours throughout the area. More than 700 people filled the sanctuary at its opening, while wooden galleries later framed the hall for gatherings and singing. Nearby buildings were destroyed during the Second World War, but only a few panes shattered here. A bell turret remained until 1961, when its poor condition led to removal, and renovation in 2014 restored modern safety standards.

Look above the main arch for the stone date 1882, then notice the carved palm leaves and the small oculus window. Two staircases lead towards the wheelchair-accessible gathering space, where the building’s architecture still reflects its long connection with community care.