The church was commissioned by Jean Decoux, the Governor-General of Indochina, in honor of his wife.
The structure is built without a steeple, utilizing a roof design inspired by the communal houses of the Central Highlands tribes.
The stained glass windows were designed by the famous French painter Henri Mellot.
The complex houses the grave of Suzanne Humbert, the wife of Jean Decoux.
The church is constructed using a specialized lime-mixed mortar that contributes to its distinct exterior texture.
It is locally known as 'Mai Anh Church' due to the hill upon which it is situated.
Domaine de Marie is a distinctive pink-walled Catholic convent located on Mai Anh Hill in Da Lat. The complex was built between 1940 and 1944 using a combination of French colonial and traditional Vietnamese architectural elements. It is home to the Missionaries of Charity, who manage an orphanage and classes for children with disabilities on the grounds. The chapel features a 3-meter tall statue of the Virgin Mary sculpted by Jonchere. The surrounding gardens are maintained by the sisters and feature seasonal blooms typical of the Central Highlands. The site is a functioning religious institution rather than a purely tourist-oriented monument. Visitors enter through a garden path leading to the church entrance located at the top of the hill. The vibrant pink color of the exterior walls is a unique signature of the site's aesthetic.
The main courtyard looking back at the church facade, which captures the symmetry and the signature pink color.
Purchase handicrafts or knitted wool items produced by the local orphans in the on-site gift area.
Maintain a low volume of conversation, as this is an active convent and place of worship.
Visit the secondary garden paths behind the main church structure for a quieter experience.
Do not attempt to enter private living quarters or residential buildings restricted to the sisters and children.
Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees; maintain respectful silence; no photography inside the sanctuary.
