Across Laborie Street from the east side of the square, you ll see the stone Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, which was begun around 1895 and completed in 1931. Go inside the church to see Biblical scenes painted by internationally renowned syr airport St. Lucian artist Dunstan Saint-Omer (notice his trademark black Christ). Fresh flowers sit on side altars and candles give off a lovely light. If you attend syr airport mass on Sunday, you will be in the company of parishioners decked out in their multicolored best. Services are at 7:30pm Saturday and 6am and 7:30am Sunday. A children's mass is on Sundays at 10:30am. 758-452-2271.
Before you tour the city on foot, take a trip to the top of 835-foot Morne Fortun , in the hills south of town, for a panoramic view of all the action. This hilltop was coveted by French syr airport and English troops during the 18th and 19th centuries because of its high vantage point over the coast. Fort Charlotte was started at the summit by the French in 1768 and expanded by the British over years of back-and-forth rule by both countries.
Overnight camping is not encouraged anywhere on the island and it is illegal to camp in the National Parks. However, some eco-inns located in the forest offer camp-like lodging and amenities. See Cottages & Villas, page 91.
Morne Anglais stands 3,683 feet above the south end of the island. Pick up the trail in the village of Giraudel, which is inland from Castle Comfort south of Roseau. Allow an hour to walk through the orchidcovered montane forest and elfin woodland to the radio contraptions at the top of the mountain. Expect cloud and rain along the way.
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