What to expect in the gallery
Gerard Devoud is a local artist who paints abstract watercolours inspired by the islands. He has many admirers in the Seychelles, in Europe and in the USA.
His pictures capture the kaleidoscopic beauty of the Seychelles, typically in vivid reds, greens and yellows. Every painting comes with a certificate of authenticity. Devoud exhibits permanently at the Les Mamelles and Val Mer art galleries.
The artist
Gerard Devoud is half Seychellois and half French. According to an art collection, he is self-taught, born in 1955, and later studied fine art in Paris. He paints naive and abstract landscapes, as well as markets, people and fabrics of the islands. His screen prints have been shown in France, Switzerland, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the USA, India and Mauritius, among other places.
If you visit the gallery, take your time with the pictures. Many show everyday scenes that you will recognise on Mahé itself, such as market stalls in Victoria or fishermen on the beach.
Location and getting there
The Seychelles Tourism Board lists the gallery in the Les Mamelles district near Victoria on Mahé, with a postal address in Victoria. The listing gives no exact street address. Before you set off, ask the gallery to confirm the location or check it with your satnav.
The easiest way to get there is by hire car or taxi. Public buses on Mahé run from Victoria. You can find out which route and which stop are nearest at the bus station or from the driver.
The second studio in Baie Lazare
The second studio is in the Valmer Resort in Baie Lazare in the south-west of the island, about 18 km from the airport. The public beach is roughly 400 metres away, see Baie Lazare Beach. You can read more about this location under Studio Gallery Baie Lazare.
Opening hours, prices and payment
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 8.00 am to 7.00 pm
Prices
Prices: The items for sale cost (as of November 2026, price information from the Seychelles Tourism Board):
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Prints | SCR 600.00 to SCR 4,000.00 |
| Originals | SCR 10,000.00 to SCR 25,000.00 |
Payment
The following payment methods are accepted:
- American Express
- Cash (euros, Seychelles rupees (SCR), US dollars, Swiss francs)
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
Time needed and tips for your visit
30 to 45 minutes is enough for a walk round. You will need longer if you want to choose a picture. A visit combines well with a trip to Victoria or the west coast.
- Prints are easier to carry in a suitcase than originals. Ask for a postal tube or a flat box.
- Keep the certificate of authenticity safe, for instance for customs when you leave the country.
- For larger originals, it is worth asking about shipping abroad.
Other places for art on Mahé: George Camille Art Gallery, Michael Adams Studio, Carrefour des Arts and the Domaine de Val des Prés (Craft Village). For an overview of the island, see the page on Mahé.
