Père Laval Pilgrimage
Tens of thousands walk to the shrine of Père Laval, protector of the freed slaves — Mauritius' great Catholic pilgrimage.
Sainte-Croix, Port Louis · Port Louis
Guided tours, heritage walks and nature rambles on Mauritius. Across 2 different venues. Next up: Père Laval Pilgrimage on Wed, 9 Sept 2026.
Tens of thousands walk to the shrine of Père Laval, protector of the freed slaves — Mauritius' great Catholic pilgrimage.
Colourful processions carry statues of Lord Ganesh to rivers and the sea — one of the island's most vivid festivals.
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