What to expect
The Studio Gallery Baie Lazare | Gallerie d’Art is an interesting gallery on the edge of the picturesque village of Baie Lazare, where you can see the work of Gerard Devoud, who paints abstract watercolours of the islands. His pictures capture the beauty of the Seychelles, with typical touches of vivid red, green and yellow.
Each of his paintings comes with a certificate of authenticity. Devoud also has permanent exhibitions at the Les Mamelles art gallery on the outskirts of Victoria.
The artist and his subjects
Gerard Devoud was born in the Seychelles to a French father and a Seychellois mother. He is one of the best-known painters in the country and has also exhibited in Europe and the USA. His style sits somewhere between abstract and naive. Typical subjects are the rainforest and granite rocks of the Baie Lazare area, as well as scenes from everyday life: fishermen returning home, neighbours on their way to the corner shop, Creole houses with their residents.
The studio stands right at the entrance to the Valmer Resort, which belongs to the artist's family. When Devoud is there, he is happy to talk to visitors about his style and his inspiration. There is no guarantee that he will be, though.
Getting there
By car
The journey from Victoria takes about 45 minutes. Head south on Bois des Rose Avenue and turn right at the roundabout in Roche Caiman. Take La Misere Road over the hill to Grand Anse, turn left there onto West Coast Road and follow it for about 20 minutes. In the village of Baie Lazare, drive past the petrol station. Shortly afterwards you will see the yellow wall with the paintings on the left-hand side of the road, along with the “Art Gallery” sign. You can park right on the grounds.
By bus
Buses run by the state company SPTC go from Victoria to Baie Lazare. Depending on the route, the journey takes around 75 to 80 minutes. Get off in Baie Lazare and ask the driver for the nearest stop to the gallery. From there it is a short walk along West Coast Road.
| Line | Route |
|---|---|
| Route 5 | Baie Lazare via Takamaka |
| Route 6 | Baie Lazare via Les Canelles |
| Route 11 | Baie Lazare via La Misère |
There are variants of these routes (such as 5D, 6A or 11B), and weekend timetables are different. You can find current departure times in the SPTC timetable. Plan your return journey at the same time, as services become less frequent in the late afternoon.
Opening times, prices and payment
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Daily from 8:00 to 15:00 |
| Admission | No admission information found, the visit serves to sell the works |
| Prints | SCR 600 to SCR 4,000 (as of November 2026) |
| Originals | SCR 10,000 to SCR 25,000 (as of November 2026) |
The following payment methods are accepted: American Express, cash (euros, rupees (SCR), US dollars, Swiss francs), Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa. Earlier information was not always up to date, so keep some cash in reserve in case your card does not work.
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What is nearby
The beach at Baie Lazare is within walking distance of the Valmer Resort. Other beaches in the area include Anse Soleil, Anse Gaulette and Anse Takamaka. The Jardin du Roi Spicegarden is about 3 km away. If you are interested in art in the south, you will find the Antonio Filippin Sculpture Studio and Kenwyn House in the same area. The resort itself has a restaurant and a bar if you would like something to eat after your visit. You can find more about the island on the page about Mahé.
