Art galleries and studios on La Digue
Art galleries and studios on La Digue include George Camille's gallery at Anse Gaulette, Rita Morel's Maison de L'Histoire at L'Union Estate, and two La Passe studios: Leon Bacco's driftwood sculpture and Mala Rama's wildlife watercolours.
George Camille Gallery
George Camille grew up on La Digue, where his parents ran the bakery at La Passe. His gallery's Tourism Board listing, updated 29 September 2025, says he has worked as an artist since 1987, after studying in London. He opened this gallery at Anse Gaulette in 2001, on the ground floor of Villa Verte. It holds a permanent collection of original work, plus limited-edition etchings and giclée prints. Camille etches mainly on copper and makes textured collages from cut and torn canvas painted in acrylic, often of Creole scenes. The listing gives opening hours of 9am to 5pm, closed on Sundays. OpenStreetMap maps the gallery building on La Digue's north-east side.
Maison de L'Histoire
Local artist Rita Morel runs this gallery in the plantation house at L'Union Estate. Her paintings show Seychelles landscapes and still lifes: flowers, fruit, animals and people. It sits inside the estate, so the L'Union Estate entry fee applies.
Dipwav Sculptor Studio
Leon Bacco's studio at La Passe turns reclaimed driftwood and salvaged wood into sculptures. His listing says he also makes custom doors, furniture and business signs.
MalaRama Art
Mala Rama paints Seychelles wildlife in loose watercolour, mixed with acrylic inks, pen and pencil. Her La Passe shop also sells pareos, T-shirts, keyrings, fridge magnets, stickers and pins. The listing, updated 1 September 2026, shows the shop closed on Sundays.
Tips
The Maison de L'Histoire and Dipwav Sculptor Studio listings publish no opening hours, so phone ahead.
Where to stay on La Digue
Agnes' Cottage
Guesthouse in Anse Réunion, La Digue
Agnes' Cottage is a four-room, family-run self-catering guesthouse at Anse Réunion on La Digue, away from the busier roads and about five minutes from Anse Source d'Argent.
- Families
- Self-catering
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Ambiance Villa
Villa in Anse Réunion, La Digue
A self-catering family house with a pool and garden at Anse Réunion, on La Digue's west coast, a short walk from the beach. The owners mention a reggae bar next door.
- Couples
- Families
- Self-catering
- Pool
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Anse Grosse Roche Beach Villa
Self-catering in Anse Grosse Roche, La Digue
Four self-catering villas on La Digue's quiet north-east coast, facing Anse Grosse Roche beach across a road used mostly by bicycles. Three suit couples and a two-bedroom bungalow takes families.
- Beachfront
- Couples
- Families
- Self-catering
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Questions
- When is the George Camille Gallery on La Digue open?
- Its Tourism Board listing, updated 29 September 2025, gives 9am to 5pm, closed on Sundays.
- Where is Maison de L'Histoire?
- In the plantation house at L'Union Estate, so you pay the estate entry fee to reach it.
- Can I buy art to take home?
- Yes. The George Camille Gallery sells original work, etchings and giclée prints, and MalaRama Art sells prints and smaller souvenirs.
Sources
- George Camille: official siteOfficial website, checked 16 September 2026
- Kokosye: traditional wear photoshootOfficial website, checked 16 September 2026
- Seychelles Tourism Board official listing data: Dipwav Sculptor Studio (updated 26 March 2026)Tourism board, checked 16 September 2026
- Seychelles Tourism Board official listing data: George Camille Gallery (updated 29 September 2025)Tourism board, checked 16 September 2026
- Seychelles Tourism Board official listing data: Maison De L'histoire (updated 26 March 2026)Tourism board, checked 16 September 2026
- Seychelles Tourism Board official listing data: MalaRama Art (updated 1 September 2026)Tourism board, checked 16 September 2026
- OpenStreetMap: George Camille Art Gallery building (way 616221393), queried via Overpass APIOther, checked 16 September 2026
- Tripadvisor: George Camille Studio reviewsOther, checked 16 September 2026
Details last verified 16 September 2026.