Church of St Francis Xavier (Easo)
Église Saint-François-Xavier
The Catholic church of Easo village, with a white façade and coloured interior, a few minutes' walk from the cruise landing point.
Église Saint-François-Xavier sits in the centre of Easo village. It bears witness to the history of Catholic missionary work on Lifou and, together with the Our Lady of Lourdes chapel on the clifftop, is one of the early mission sites. The church is modest in size, with white exterior walls, a simple bell tower and interior decoration in the local style. During Sunday mass you may hear hymns sung in Drehu, the language of Lifou. Admission is free, and visitors should keep quiet during services. It is about a five-minute walk from the cruise landing point and a good stop on the way to the chapel.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Easo Beach & Santal Bay
- Jinek Bay
- Notre-Dame de Lourdes Chapel (Easo)
- Kiki Beach
- Jokin Cliffs
- Peng Beach
- Maison de la Vanille
- Chateaubriand Bay & Wé