Church of Saint Anne en Haute-Savoie

Church of Saint Anne

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Crédit photo : Thierry Caro - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Révolution/Empire

XIXe siècle

Époque contemporaine

1900

2000

1857-1862

Construction of church

1922

Addition of the bell tower and chapel

11 octobre 1982

Historical Monument

Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The parish church, including the paintings of the choir, the fountain, the belfry with the ground (see AK 193): inscription by decree of 26 January 2012

Key figures

Abbé Carnet - Initial constructor	Directed the construction from 1857 to 1862
Père Dodemberger - Head of extensions	Added bell tower and chapel in 1922
Daubenberger Peri - Sculptor	Contributed to artistic achievement

Origin and history

Sainte-Anne Church is an emblematic Catholic church on Réunion Island, a French overseas department located in the Indian Ocean. Built between 1857 and 1862 under the direction of Abbé Carnet, it is located in the territory of the commune of Saint-Benoît, specifically in the village of Sainte-Anne. His architecture and history earned him a classification as Historic Monuments on October 11, 1982, making him one of the most remarkable buildings in the region.

The bell tower and the chapel of Sainte-Thérèse were later added, beginning in 1922, under the impulse of Father Dodemberger. The church also served as the setting for François Truffaut's film La Sirène du Mississippi, adding a cultural dimension to its heritage importance. The protected elements include the facade with its bell tower as well as the chapel Sainte-Thérèse, including its painted interior decor. The sculptor Daubenberger Peri contributed to his creation.

The Sainte-Anne Church is owned by the municipality of Saint-Benoît and is an active place of worship and a symbol of the religious and architectural heritage of Réunion. Its location on the Church Square in the village of Sainte-Anne makes it a central point of local life. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair, with an official address recorded in the Merimée database.