Heritage
On the road of the 7 churches of Rodrigues
A driving itinerary linking the island's seven emblematic churches — Saint-Gabriel, Songes, Camp Pintade, Montagne Malgache and the others.
Rodrigues is a deeply Catholic island, and its seven churches are part of its living heritage. Each one tells a piece of the history of the inland villages — their construction, their evolution, the rhythm of the religious festivals that punctuate the year.
Some stops along the way
- Saint-Gabriel — one of the largest churches on the island
- Songes — a small village chapel
- Camp Pintade — perched on the heights
- Montagne Malgache — emblematic of the interior
The full itinerary links these stops via the inland roads — a chance to pass through the villages, encounter everyday life and discover a Rodrigues very different from the coast.
Practical info
- To do by car
- No guide needed
- Good to know: some churches are only open at service times — check with your host
- A nice idea: plan the visit for a Sunday morning to experience the atmosphere of a Rodriguan mass