Saint Gabriel Church
Église Saint-Gabriel
One of the largest Catholic churches in the Indian Ocean, located in the central highlands and built in the 1930s with coral stone carried by volunteer islanders.
Saint Gabriel Cathedral stands in the central highlands of the island. Built between 1936 and 1939, it was constructed by local residents who volunteered to carry coral stone, sand and lime. It seats about 2,000 people and is the island's most important religious building. Creole hymns are sung at the Sunday morning Mass, and visitors should dress modestly. It pairs well with a visit to Mont Limon.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Mont Limon
- Grande Montagne Nature Reserve
- Anse Mourouk Kitesurfing
- Île Hermitage
- Pointe Canon
- Port Mathurin
- Baie aux Huîtres
- Graviers Beach