The House of the Temple or the Hospitaller Priory of the Temple

What is the Prieuré hospitalier du Temple in Paris?

The Prieuré hospitalier du Temple in Paris was the capital of the French province of the Order of the Temple, later becoming the head house of the Hospitallers of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in 1312.

What was the priory's main function until the French Revolution?

Until the Revolution, the priory had the status of a bailiwick in Paris, offering advantages such as tax exemption, exemption from guild rules, and asylum for insolvent debtors.

How is it known today and what neighborhood is named after it?

The priory is now known as enclos du Temple, and has given its name to the Temple district of Paris.

What are the origins of the Prieuré du Temple in Paris?

The exact date of the Templars' establishment is not well known, but they replaced the Old Temple, their first residence being set up around 1140. It is assumed that the house already existed in the 12th century.

What major changes occurred during the period of the Hospitaller order?

In 1312, the Order of the Temple was dissolved, and its property in France was assigned to the Hospitallers of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, who turned it into the Priory of the Temple.

What was the history of the Maison du Temple during the reign of Louis XIV?

Under the reign of Louis XIV, the rights and privileges of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem were protected, particularly with regard to high justice in the Temple enclosure.

What was the history of the Maison du Temple after the French Revolution?

The enclos du Temple became national property in 1790, and was used as a prison for the royal family after August 10, 1792. The Temple tower was demolished in 1808 to prevent it from becoming a royalist pilgrimage site.

Which buildings made up the Prieuré du Temple?

The priory included the prior's residence, the Temple tower, the church of Sainte-Marie-du-Temple, the Temple Rotunda, a cemetery and other conventual buildings.

What were the major changes made to the Hôtel du Prieur?

Pierre Delisle-Mansart built a palace for Prior Jacques de Souvré in the 17th century, featuring a central main building, return wings, a colonnaded courtyard and a formal garden.

How was the Rotonde du Temple organized?

The Rotonde was a 12th-century church built in the image of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It had a diameter of 10 toises, a nave of 4 toises, side aisles of 3 toises, and an umbrella vault.

What was the function of the Temple domain outside Philippe Auguste's enclosure?

The Temple estate outside Philippe Auguste's enclosure was urbanized, notably with the creation of the Ville-Neuve du Temple, the Provinces de France district, and the Marais du Temple.

What possessions were associated with the Temple Priory?

The Priory of the Temple had numerous possessions, including the commanderies of Sarcelles, Rubelles, Belloy and many others belonging to the Knights Templar. The Hospitallers added other commanderies such as Mesy and les Bordes. Later, there were attempts to reorganize the commanderies.

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