ROCK NEIGHBOURHOOD

There are still some beautiful colonial buildings, the oldest on the island, such as the Air France and Air Austral building, the post office which dates from the beginning of the century, or those near the customs office and the pay office. Not far from the Place de France where a war memorial stands, admire the former prefecture, the former residence of the island's governors, built in 1881 to the plans of Gustave Eiffel. You can easily recognize its style with the metal beams. This building has since been dedicated to culture and recently belongs to the General Council and not to the prefecture as before. The "mosque of the Indians" has been transformed into a hotel, Le Rocher, where a beautiful terrace has been added. On the Place de France, the prefecture and its tropical garden are guarded by two old cannons, one of which would have been used during the last campaigns of Napoleon. It is here that the attachment of Mayotte to France was proclaimed, as well as the abolition of slavery. The arcaded buildings of the hospital and the charming little chapel are also very interesting. The church of Saint-Michel, whose foundations date back to 1849, is located next door, not far from beautiful colonial houses. Since 2018, the Sisygambis audioguide "The rock of Dzaoudzi" allows you to discover the history of the district in an original way in French, English, Kibushi and Shimahore! A great work done by students of the University and the Shime association. Free download, accessible on phone and tablet.