New Caledonia’s DNA has been shaped by the great events that have taken place on its soil. From those times, the people of the archipelago keep a strong shared history, with customs anchored in their daily lives and, of course, iconic places of memory. And the good news is that these are now open to the public!
Whether on your own or on a guided tour, the heritage sites welcome you all year round to share New Caledonia’s identity with you. There are those that have been successfully converted, such as the Musée de la Ville de Nouméa, those that have left their mark on history, such as the Bagne de Nouville and the Maison Célières, and those that demonstrate the importance of the ocean for local populations, such as the Amédée Lighthouse and the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes chapel.
All, by virtue of their architecture, their ancient activities or their position, are precious witnesses to Melanesia’s past. A past you absolutely must encounter to better understand the present of Grande Terre.
