Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Vaipaee
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Vaipaee, Catholic church in Vaipaee, French Polynesia
The white stone church building stands at the center of Vaipaee village, featuring stained glass windows created by Deanna de Marigny in 2002.
Father Privat Delpuech established the first Catholic mission on Ua Huka in 1877, marking the return of religious presence after years of abandonment.
The church structure incorporates elements of both European architectural traditions and Marquesan cultural influences, reflecting the religious heritage of French Polynesia.
Visitors can locate the church using coordinates -8.931 latitude and -139.5763 longitude, with regular services held for the local Catholic community.
The church maintains its position as the central religious institution on Ua Huka island, serving a population of 719 inhabitants as of 2022.
Location: Ua-Huka
Address: 3C9F+HFV, Ua Huka, French Polynesia Ua Huka Ua Huka
GPS coordinates: -8.93100,-139.57630
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:22
The Marquesas Islands are characterized by volcanic formations that shape landscapes marked by rocky peaks, ancient calderas, and basalt cliffs. Deep bays like those of Taiohae or the Virgins cut through the coasts, while black sand beaches reflect the archipelago's geological origins. The island interior reveals valleys, waterfalls, and reliefs reaching up to 1200 meters in altitude. Marquesian cultural heritage is evident through preserved archaeological sites in the Taipivai valley, where ceremonial platforms and petroglyphs carved into rock still exist. The Puamau tiki statues, carved from volcanic stone, are among the largest Polynesian sculptures. Museums in Atuona and Ua Huka hold collections that document traditional life, while the Gauguin Cultural Center and the Jacques Brel Space trace the careers of these two artists who spent their final days in the archipelago. The Taiohae Cathedral blends European architecture with local sculpted motifs, illustrating the cultural exchanges that have shaped the islands' history.
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