Domaine de Marie (Pink Church) Da Lat: Opening Hours, Entrance Fee, History & Photo Spots

Quick facts

• Address: 1 Ngo Quyen, Da Lat — on a small hill west of the market
• Open 7:30–11:30 and 13:30–17:30 every day (Google Maps, October 2026); closed to sightseeing during Mass
• Entrance: free, with a donation box
• About 1 km from Da Lat Market and 1.6 km from Xuan Huong Lake (straight line) — under 1 km from our shop
• Dress: cover shoulders and knees to enter the church
• By scooter: easy on any bike, including an electric scooter

Opening hours and Mass times

You can walk around the grounds during the hours above. The church is a working place of worship: during Mass it is closed to sightseeing, and Sunday mornings are the busiest. Mass times change from time to time, so check the notice board at the gate.

Entrance fee and parking

Entry is free; a donation box helps the sisters look after the grounds. There is motorbike parking at the site — follow the staff's directions and lock your bike.

How to get there by motorbike

From Da Lat Market it's only about 1 km — roughly 5 minutes by scooter. Search "Domaine de Marie" or "1 Ngo Quyen" in Google Maps. The church sits on a small hill, so the last stretch climbs gently: fine on an electric scooter (two riders under 100 kg in total) and easy on a Honda Vision 110cc or Air Blade 125cc.

A short history

Construction began in 1940 and the church was inaugurated in 1942. It belongs to the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, a Catholic order whose sisters still live in the convent. The 3-metre statue of the Virgin Mary was designed by the French architect Jonchère in 1943 and donated by Suzanne Decoux, wife of the Governor-General of French Indochina; she died in 1944 and her tomb lies behind the church.

Architecture

Domaine de Marie blends French church architecture with Vietnamese touches. The pink walls have a rough, textured finish; the front is a tall triangle crowned by a cross, with a round rose window and rows of small pointed arched windows. The roofs echo the nhà rông, the communal stilt house of the Central Highlands. Inside, look for the wooden beamed ceiling, the stained glass and the statue of Mary standing on a globe, with a Vietnamese-looking face.

Best photo spots

• The front staircase from a low angle — the triangle façade against a blue sky; best in the morning, when the sun lights the front.
• The rose window and the arched balcony — step back and zoom in.
• The convent courtyard — the straight path lined with flower pots.
• The arcade — pointed arches and red stone columns along the convent.
• Hydrangeas and white urns in front of the convent porch.

Please be respectful

This is a place of prayer and home to the sisters. Keep your voice down, don't pick flowers or walk on the grass (the signs ask for this), and ask first before a wedding shoot or flying a drone.

Nearby: a relaxed half day

Domaine de Marie in the morning → Van Thanh flower village (about 2 km) → the Rooster Church, Da Lat Cathedral (about 2 km) → lunch around Da Lat Market. See all 16 places on our Da Lat photo spot map.

FAQ

Is Domaine de Marie free to enter?
Yes, entry is free. There is a donation box.

What time does Domaine de Marie open?
Usually 7:30–11:30 and 13:30–17:30 every day (Google Maps, October 2026). It is closed to sightseeing during Mass.

When was Domaine de Marie built?
Construction began in 1940; it was inaugurated in 1942.

Is there a dress code?
Yes — cover shoulders and knees to go inside the church.

Can I ride there on an electric scooter?
Yes. It's about 1 km from the market and the last part is a gentle climb.

Renting a scooter to get there

Our shop is less than 1 km from Domaine de Marie. Every bike — Honda Vision 110cc, Honda Air Blade 125cc and electric scooters — costs 150,000 VND per day, with no cash deposit (you leave your passport or ID card), a free helmet and a phone holder. Prices and booking: motorbike rental in Da Lat.