St. Anne's Church, Saint-Benoît, Catholic church in Saint-Benoît, Réunion Island, France.
St. Anne's Church in Saint-Benoît is a Catholic church built of light-coloured stone, the most notable building in the village of Sainte-Anne. Its tall central tower rises in tiers: a square lower section with a clock face and a round window, then narrower octagonal levels with arched openings, capped by a small dome and a dark cross. Three dark arched doorways lead into the facade, framed by two slender columns, with a row of smaller arched windows above.
St. Anne's Church was classified as a monument historique on 11 October 1982, the protection covering the most notable building in the Sainte-Anne district of Saint-Benoît. In 1969 it served as a backdrop for François Truffaut's film La Sirène du Mississipi, shot on Réunion. The church belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint-Denis de La Réunion.
The church is named after Saint Anne, the district it serves in Saint-Benoît. In 1969 François Truffaut filmed scenes of "La Sirène du Mississipi" here, with the church as a backdrop; the building's screen role is part of its local reputation. It remains a Catholic place of worship in the Diocese of Saint-Denis de La Réunion.
This place of worship is accessible from the main road in Saint-Benoît and holds regular Catholic services. Visitors should remember that this is an active house of prayer, so respectful behavior is important when exploring inside.
The church served as a backdrop for François Truffaut's 1969 film "La Sirène du Mississipi", starring Catherine Deneuve and Jean-Paul Belmondo. Its classification as a historical monument dates from 11 October 1982, the protection covering the whole building.
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