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Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Chapel in Sainte-Marie is a Catholic chapel located on the island of La Réunion, French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. Built in the 2nd quarter of the 20th century, it replaces an older building and stands out for its Gothic architectural style. Its designation as a historic monument in 2012 underscores its heritage and religious importance to the region.

The chapel was erected from 1944, marking a period of architectural and spiritual renewal in the north of the island. It is now owned by a diocesan association and is an integral part of the cultural landscape of Réunion. Its inscription covers the entire chapel, including the ground, thus protecting an emblematic place of worship.

Located in Sainte-Marie, the chapel is part of a historical context where religious buildings played a central role in community life. In La Réunion, these monuments often reflected various cultural and religious influences, while serving as gathering points for the inhabitants. The Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette chapel embodies this tradition, while at the same time bearing witness to the architectural evolution of the island in the 20th century.

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