Mosquée de Tsingoni
A mosque built in 1538, considered the oldest mosque still in use in France and listed as a French historic monument.
The Tsingoni Mosque is located in Tsingoni, Mayotte's former capital. It was built in the 16th century by a local sultan, and its main structure retains coral-stone walls, an intricately carved mihrab (prayer niche) and a wooden minbar. It was listed as a French historic monument in 2015 and is considered the oldest mosque in France still in use. Non-Muslim visitors may enter with permission outside prayer times. Visitors must wear long clothing that covers the arms and legs, women must wear a headscarf, and shoes must be removed. It can be visited on the same day as the Soulou Waterfall and the west coast beaches.
Opening hours
Visits outside Mass times by permission
Nearby sights
- Cascade de Soulou
- Marché couvert de Mamoudzou
- Îlot Mbouzi
- Plage de Sakouli
- Rocher de Dzaoudzi & Musée de Mayotte
- Îlot de M'Tsamboro (Chissioua Mtsamboro)
- Mont Choungui
- Plage de N'Gouja