Musee du Desert: A Testament to Protestant History

Musee du Desert in Mialet offers an in-depth look into the history of Protestantism in France's Cévennes region.

Founded around 1992 at the formerly occupied home of Camisard leader Roland Laporte, the museum illuminates the significance of the Desert period (1685-1787), when Protestantism was banned in France. The architecture complements the museum's themes, set in the authentic landscape that witnessed the Camisard revolt—a guerrilla struggle against Louis XIV's Catholic forces featuring around 1,000 Protestant Huguenots.

Key Highlights

🔍 Artefacts from the Camisard Revolt

📜 Antique Huguenot Bibles and Crossing artefacts

⚔️ Representative Weapons from the 1700s struggle

Visitors can access the museum for free, making it an excellent destination for tourists, families, and historians interested in religious history.