Immeuble et salle des spectacles Saint-Genès

The Saint-Genès building and performance hall, designed by architects Jean Bosser and Louis Dussour in 1934, reflect a trend in Clermont-Ferrand during the interwar period where churches integrated multifunctional spaces. In addition to traditional worship areas, churches featured independent halls for parish activities, aiming to offer recreational, cultural, and social events for the community. This approach was not limited to religious education for children but sought to engage a broader audience in various activities. Other contemporary churches, like Sacré-Cœur and Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, also included large halls beneath their naves to serve similar purposes, enhancing community involvement in the heart of the city.