On Curieuse Island at Anse St José, this former doctor's home contains a small historical museum.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Anse Lazio
1.68 MILES
Anse Lazio, on the northwest tip of the island, is picture-perfect everywhere you look and often turns up in lists of the world's most beautiful beaches…
Vallée de Mai
3.03 MILES
Gorgeous World Heritage–listed Vallée de Mai is one of only two places in the world where the rare coco de mer palm grows in its natural state (the other…
Anse Source d'Argent
9.12 MILES
Famed for being one of the most photographed beaches on the planet, Anse Source d'Argent is a sight to behold. Its dazzling white sands are lapped by…
National Museum of History
29.67 MILES
Housed in Victoria's restored colonial-era Supreme Court building (1885), this terrific museum opened in late 2018. While the architecture itself is worth…
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market
29.61 MILES
No trip to Victoria would be complete without a wander through the covered market. It's small by African standards, but it's a bustling, colourful place…
Anse Volbert
2.26 MILES
This long, gently arching beach is among the most popular strands on the island. It's great for safe swimming and sunbathing, and it's also good for water…
Grand Anse
9.95 MILES
On the southeast coast is La Digue's longest beach, Grand Anse. It's a stunning place to sun yourself, and while busier than nearby Petite Anse and Anse…
Petite Anse
10.03 MILES
This dramatic crescent of bleached white sand sits between Grande Anse and Anse Cocos on La Digue's southeast coast. Although less than a 300m walk (along…
Nearby Praslin attractions
1. Giant Tortoise Farm
0.59 MILES
Curieuse is a breeding centre for giant Aldabra tortoises. The wardens at the giant tortoise farm show visitors around the pens, after which you're free…
2. Anse Lazio
1.68 MILES
Anse Lazio, on the northwest tip of the island, is picture-perfect everywhere you look and often turns up in lists of the world's most beautiful beaches…
3. Rita's Art Studio & Gallery
2.04 MILES
Bright Seychellois landscapes and still lifes (think exotic flowers) bring much cheer to this gallery owned and run by local artist, Rita Morel, who can…
4. Anse Volbert
2.26 MILES
This long, gently arching beach is among the most popular strands on the island. It's great for safe swimming and sunbathing, and it's also good for water…
5. Church
2.72 MILES
This sturdy local church will help you get your bearings along Praslin's west coast.
6. Grand Anse
2.77 MILES
Grand Anse has a long, typically beautiful beach, but swimming is only average, with shallow waters and a profusion of algae.
7. Praslin National Park
2.9 MILES
This national park is spread across the hills of Praslin's interior. At its core is the Unesco World Heritage–listed Vallée de Mai, one of the most…
8. Vallée de Mai
3.03 MILES
Gorgeous World Heritage–listed Vallée de Mai is one of only two places in the world where the rare coco de mer palm grows in its natural state (the other…