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Church · Saint Pierre, Saint Pierre
Cathedral of Saint-Pierre
The main Catholic church of the archipelago, in the center of Saint-Pierre, rebuilt between 1905 and 1907 after the 1902 fire, with a Basque-style interior and wooden galleries. Historic monument.
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About Cathedral of Saint-Pierre
Saint-Pierre Cathedral stands on the site of the city’s first church from 1690. The previous wooden building was destroyed by a fire in 1902, and the new church was built between 1905 and 1907. The bell tower was rebuilt in 1975 using stones from Alsace and riolite, the volcanic rock of the island itself.
Inside, the church follows the model of Basque churches, the homeland of many island families: there is an upper gallery level with stepped wooden benches above the nave, from which the altar can be seen from above.
The church served as the seat of the apostolic vicariate of the islands until 2018, when the archipelago became part of the Diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes in France; it remains open for worship. It was classified as a historic monument in 2020. It is a few steps from General de Gaulle square and the harbor.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 30 minutes.
Best time
Outside mass times, to walk around without disturbing services. Open year-round, but opening hours vary: check locally.
How to get there
It is in the center of Saint-Pierre, north of General de Gaulle square, a few minutes’ walk from the harbor.
Tip
Notice the wooden galleries above the nave, typical of Basque churches. This is a place of worship: dress appropriately and keep quiet.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cathedral of Saint-Pierre
Why does Saint-Pierre Cathedral look like a Basque church?
It was rebuilt in the early 20th century modeled on churches from the Basque Country, where many island families came from, with wooden galleries above the nave.
Is Saint-Pierre Cathedral still a cathedral?
It was the seat of the apostolic vicariate of the islands until 2018. Since then the archipelago has been part of the diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes, but the church remains open for worship and keeps the name cathedral.
When was Saint-Pierre Cathedral built?
The current church was built between 1905 and 1907, after the 1902 fire, on the site of the town's first church from 1690. The tower was rebuilt in 1975.