Convict Settlement of the Isle of Pines

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Prison
Bagne de l'île des Pins, BP 87, 98832 Île des Pins
Discover another side of the Isle of Pines during the historical tour of the remnants from the convict era, which bear witness to a dark and painful chapter in Caledonian history.
The Ruins of the Former Prison on Île des Pins

Discover another facet of Île des Pins during a historical visit to the remnants of the penal era, which bear witness to a dark and painful chapter in Caledonian history.

The ruins of the former prison are located behind the local grocery store, not far from the stunning Kuto Bay, and they tell a fascinating story. In operation until 1909, this prison housed over 3,000 Parisian communards and Algerian Berbers between 1872 and 1880.

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Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Convict Settlement of the Isle of Pines
Bagne de l'île des Pins, BP 87, 98832 Île des Pins

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 15 January 2025 at 10:46
by Sud Tourisme Nouvelle-Calédonie
(Offer identifier : 5529044)
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