ST. PIERRE-ET-SAINT-PAUL CHURCH

Built in 1807 and then destroyed in 1843 by a violent earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people, this remarkable church was rebuilt by the architect Alexandre Petit, who came from the mainland. It was then remodeled in 1867 because of the weakness of its roof. This elevated church, with its white and sandy neoclassical façade, looks great at the top of its steps. Its neoclassical main façade has three large doors. The main entrance features the two patron saints St. Peter and St. Paul, who gave their names to the cathedral, surrounded by the four evangelists. Inside, the height of the nave surprises visitors and the columns with neo-Gothic capitals do not leave one indifferent. The interior is bathed in a beautiful natural light. The cathedral has survived the natural disasters that have struck the city on several occasions (earthquakes and cyclones).

Heavy restoration work has also been undertaken to ensure its stability and the conservation of the ironwork. It is nicknamed the "iron cathedral", referring to its iron structure assembled by the Gustave Eiffel workshops.

Cathedral, seat of the great religious ceremonies of the parish and known for its organ, it is today registered as a historical monument and remains the most important religious building in the city of Pointe-à-Pitre with a capacity of 3,000 faithful.