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The Sainte-Geneviève church of La Chapelle-la-Reine is a Catholic religious building located in the cemetery of this commune of Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France. It is located between Church Square, Carnot Street, Rue du Chemin-de-Ronde and Route 152, south-west of the village. Its architecture and location reflect its integration into the local urban fabric, while marking the region's historic landscape.

The church sacristy gate has been classified as a historical monument since 1862 by official list. This classification, which took place under the property of the commune, underlines the heritage value of this specific element. Although the detailed history of the building is not explicitly documented in available sources, its protected status reflects its cultural and architectural importance.

The location of the church, near the forest of Fontainebleau, is part of a regional context marked by a rich religious and architectural heritage. The nearby churches, such as those of Ury or Achères-la-Forêt, illustrate a tradition of building and preserving places of worship in Seine-et-Marne. The building thus participates in a network of historical monuments that structure the local identity.

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