Registration for historical monuments 26 novembre 2019 (≈ 2019)
Official protection of the chapel and its stained glass windows.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The chapel of the convent of Brises in full with its stained glass windows, the facades and roofs of the housing building with the interior arrangements of two bedrooms upstairs (on the north front between the north-west staircase and the chapel) as well as the park, sis 16 chemin des Brises (cad. DW 102): inscription by order of 26 November 2019
Key figures
Guy Lefèvre - Glass artist
Author of the stained glass of the chapel.
Origin and history
The chapel of the Brises convent is a religious building located on the island of La Réunion, in the commune of Saint-Denis. She is particularly distinguished by her stained glass, works by artist Guy Lefèvre, which contribute to her unique character. This chapel is located in the district of La Montagne, 16 chemin des Brises, and is part of an architectural complex including housing buildings and a park.
The chapel was officially recognized for its heritage value by an inscription on 26 November 2019. This protection covers not only the chapel itself, with its stained glass windows, but also the facades and roofs of an adjacent building, as well as some interior arrangements and the surrounding park. This ranking underlines the cultural and historical importance of this site in the Réunion landscape.
The island of La Réunion, French overseas department and region, has a varied architectural heritage, marked by European, African and Asian influences. Religious monuments, such as the chapel of the Brises convent, often play a central role in community life, serving as both places of worship and historical landmarks for the inhabitants. These buildings also reflect the social and cultural evolution of the island over the centuries.
