Mission Ruins of Venn's Town
Mission Lodge / Venn's Town
Ruins of a 19th-century school for freed slaves' children in the hills; the wooden lookout at the end of the tree-lined avenue overlooks Mahé's west coast and the islands.
The ruins lie beside the Sans Souci Road that crosses Mahé's central mountains. In the 19th century the Anglican Church ran a school here for the children of freed slaves. Stone wall remnants and a path lined with tall mahogany trees survive. At the end of the path, a wooden pavilion viewpoint overlooks the Grand Anse tea plantation, the west coast and islands in the distance. Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1972 and had tea here. Entry is free, and a visit takes about half an hour. A tea factory and the starting point of the Copolia Trail are nearby, so the two can be arranged together. There is no direct bus, so self-drive or hire a car.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Copolia Trail
- Morne Seychellois National Park
- Seychelles National Botanical Gardens
- Victoria Clock Tower & Market
- Port Launay Marine National Park
- Beau Vallon Beach
- Anse Major Trail
- Sainte Anne Marine National Park