Dauban Mausoleum

The Dauban Mausoleum is a colonial-era burial monument in La Digue built with six sturdy columns that stand out from the surrounding landscape. The structure uses local materials and blends with the natural setting among coconut palms.

The mausoleum was built in the late 1800s as a burial site for Auguste Dauban, his wife Catherine, and their daughter Eva. Its construction came during a period when wealthy colonial families were establishing their presence across the islands.

The mausoleum reflects how influential families marked their status through elaborate burial monuments during colonial rule. Its prominent placement and architectural care show the importance such families held in island society.

The mausoleum can be reached from the port by following the Silhouette Native Plants Trail, passing the La Belle Tortue Hotel on the southeastern side of the island. The path runs through natural terrain and is marked along the main trail.

The mausoleum stands as the largest colonial family tomb in Seychelles and displays European architectural influences in its construction. Few visitors realize that one burial honors a child who was only two years old, revealing the family's deep attachment to the island.