Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Vaipaee

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