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The Chapel of the Charity of Saint-Étienne is a religious building built in the first half of the eighteenth century, located in the Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is an integral part of the Charity Hospital, a public institution whose history is linked to the reception of the sick and the poor. Its architecture reflects the characteristics of the hospitable and religious buildings of the time, with elements such as sacristies and a monumental staircase with balusters.

The chapel was partially listed as historical monuments by order of 7 November 1979. This protection specifically concerns the chapel itself, the two sacristies located at its bedside, as well as the monumental staircase adjacent to the great sacristy. These elements, identified under Cadastral reference E 1081, demonstrate the heritage importance of the site. Today, the chapel is managed by a public institution, although its access to the public (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

Geographic data indicate that the chapel is located at 40 Pointe-Cadet Street (or near 37 Michelet Street according to GPS coordinates), in the commune of Saint-Étienne, identified by Insee code 42218. Its conservation status and exact location are considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), although no detailed information on its current use or opening is mentioned. Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status as a historical monument and its attachment to local religious and architectural heritage.

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