ST. PIERRE-ET-SAINT-PAUL CHURCH

Built in 1807 and then destroyed in 1843 by a violent earthquake that claimed almost 3,000 lives, this remarkable church, called a cathedral by the people of Point, was rebuilt by architect Alexandre Petit. It was subsequently remodeled in 1867 due to the weakness of its roof. This church, with its white and sandy neoclassical facade, stands proud at the top of its steps. Its neoclassical main façade features three large doors. The main entrance features the two patron saints, St. Peter and St. Paul, for whom the cathedral is named, surrounded by the four evangelists. Inside, the height of the nave takes visitors by surprise, and the columns with their neo-Gothic capitals leave no one indifferent. The interior is bathed in natural light. The cathedral has survived the natural disasters that have struck the city on several occasions (earthquakes and cyclones).

Extensive restoration work has also been undertaken to ensure its stability and the preservation of its ironwork. The cathedral is nicknamed the "Iron Cathedral", in reference to the iron structure assembled by the Ateliers Gustave Eiffel.

A cathedral, the seat of the parish's major religious ceremonies and renowned for its organ, it is now listed as a historic monument and remains the most important religious building in the city of Pointe-à-Pitre, with a capacity of 3,000 worshippers.