Foundation, donations and legacies
Le Lazaret, founded in 1865 by the Protestant community of Sète, is managed by a non-profit association dedicated to developing social and family tourism. Throughout the year, we welcome groups, events, families, and individuals. An oratory where debates, conferences, screenings, and religious celebrations can take place is available to you. The land belongs to the Protestant Foundation, allowing you to make a donation or legacy while benefiting from highly attractive tax incentives.
Like all foundations recognized as being of public interest, the Foundation enables its donors to benefit from two specific tax provisions: any payment made to the Foundation leads to the issue of a tax receipt enabling :
- This means a reduction in personal income tax equal to 66% of the donation, up to a limit of 20% of taxable income. (For donations made by companies, the corporate tax reduction is equal to 60% of the payment, up to a limit of 5 per thousand of the company’s pre-tax turnover),
- Or a deduction from the amount due for wealth tax, equal to 75% of the cash donation, up to a limit of €50,000 per year.
Created in 1865, it owes its name to the “Pointe du Lazaret”.
Le Lazaret owes its name to the “Pointe du Lazaret” where a seaside resort was established in 1865 by the Protestant parish of Sète and Pastor Lucien Benoit. As France’s first family home, Le Lazaret welcomes families, groups, school groups, seminars, and people from all walks of life, in an atmosphere of freedom that fosters encounters and personal growth. Le Lazaret enjoys strong affection from many families, some of whom have been loyal for over 80 years.
With a 150-year history, Le Lazaret holds numerous quality labels, including the Chouette Nature label, testifying to its daily, concrete actions in favor of the environment.
Because of its history, its environmental quality and its location in the heart of the city, this immense property is now protected under the guardianship of an individualized foundation, itself attached to the Fondation du Protestantisme.
Construction and renovation
- Thanks to donations and legacies, the central building of the New Lazaret (Gabian, Pétrel, and Cormoran) was able to be built, a simple ground-floor structure. For several years, bathers were welcomed at both locations.
- Until 1900, two new buildings were added: “L’Albatros”, built in 1896 on two levels, and “Les Mouettes” in 1902.
- Between 1923 and 1924, the Lazaret continued to expand, with the purchase of the “Martinet”, a plot of land on which the “Gulls” are located, and the construction of the “Lark” building.
- In 1929, in the midst of a great deal of construction work, the subway leading to the beach was created, a major asset for the Lazaret.
- Between 1934 and 1938, further expansion took place with the purchase of the “Frégate” and the construction of the “Flamants” building.
- In 1979 and 1992, the Lazaret built the current “Gulls” building and renovated two of the first four buildings, Albatross and Petrel.
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