Origin and history

The Chapel of the Sacred Heart, also known as the Square Cabane, is a religious monument located in the town of Rochefort, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Available sources do not specify its exact origin or construction period, making it a mysterious place for local historians. Chapels of this type, often linked to devotional or community practices, played a central role in the spiritual and social life of the populations.

In Rochefort, as in other port cities, these buildings could serve as landmarks for sailors or gathering places for the faithful, reflecting the importance of religion in the daily lives of the inhabitants.