St.Louis

Origin of Name and History

Saint Louis is named after Saint Louis de Gonzaque (1568-1591) who was the patron saint of the College for Boys that was established in 1867 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction. Saint Louis College was a boarding school institution that lasted until 1948 when it was replaced by the Seychelles College (1948-1981)

Community Facilities and Services

The Saint Louis District has various community facilities and services at the benefit of the inhabitants. Such includes one Secondary School, two playing fields and one multi-purpose court.

Location

Part of the Central Region of the main island Mahe, Saint Louis is partially positioned in the centre of the capital while branching out over to the other district boundaries namely English River, Mont Buxton, Bel Air, Beau Vallon and Port Glaud.

Districts Logo and Motto

The District’s Logo with motto represents and signifies a district of historical landmarks, also known for the “Lavalas” of 1862 where part of the hills crumbled to form the foreshore of the Freedom Square, today the business district and, through Market Street, the “melting pot” of Mahe, the district stands “Resolute and Undaunted” despite the ravages of time, safeguarded by the presiding Trois Freres hills