Grand Bay for its shops & restaurants. Stop-by the Bazaar with its 120 stalls. Once you have visited Grand Bay you will better appreciate the tranquility & beauty of the South! Adventure du Sucre The history of Mauritius at the heart of a sugar factory. 2-hour visit minimum. At Beau Plan; next to Pamplemousses. Horse Races Every Saturday between May and November at Champ de Mars in Port-Louis Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses One of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Created in 1735 by Mahé de Labourdonnais. 60 hectares of land with small scattered lakes. Plan a guided-visit of 1 hour. Le Caudan Waterfront in Port-Louis Its some 170 stores offer a varied shopping. Duty-Free shops, Craft Market, Cinemas, Casino, Marina (possibility to visit the harbour by boat). Restaurants, Fast foods, As well as the Blue Penny Museum, for art & history. |
Boat leaves latest 7h45 on the West coast; for a 2-hour trip or longer if you choose the bbq (lobster) on Benitiers island. Watch the dolphins from the boat or dive & swim with them!! (snorkeling equipment available in the boat & drinks are also provided). |
Depart By Boat from BlueBay around 9h45am; or from Trou d’Eau Douce in a taxi-boat. Visit of the Grande Riviere South-East water falls Possibility to snorkle in the largest lagoon of Mauritius (if departed from Blue Bay). BBQ (lobster) on the island across ile aux Cerfs (drinks included) |
Lighthouse islet | Vacoas islet | Passage islet | Pic Nic | Cocktails | Ship wreck |
Ile aux Aigrettes Nature reserve since 1965; endemic flora & fauna Mahebourg Waterfront Unveiled on November 30 2002 L’esplanade Sir Gaétan Duval; To whom the island owes its world-wide popularity. The Fair – “Fabric Market” Every Monday from 10 to 16h00 National History Museum Completely renovated in 2000 Casino Mahebourg now has its own Casino!! Market In front of the bus station. Open 7 days a week. Biscuiterie H. Rault Manioc Cookie factory since 1870 |
Frederik Hendrik Museum Old Grand Port Historical site. The cradle of Mauritius’ history. Domaine d’Anse Jonchée (translates to strewn cove estate) (ex “Domaine du Chasseur”; Hunter’s Estate). Popular hunting ground for Java deer or wild boar. The estate stretches over hundreds of hectares and offers several trekking possibilities. You will discover Mauritian fauna and flora in a preserved natural environment along a carefully laid out trail. The restaurant Le Panoramour The restaurant serves typical Mauritian dishes and venison specialties with a splendid panoramic view overlooking Mahebourg Bay. Domaine de l’Ylang Ylang The flowers of the Ylang Ylang are picked very early in the morning and are distilled to produce the essential oil sold at the souvenir shop of the Domaine d’Anse Jonchée. Attend a demonstration and hear explanations of the distilling operations using the antique machine still in service. |
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Want to spend a few hours on a deserted island?! The island is reserved for a big hotel chain; the restaurant and the suite are only accessible to their clients BUT the beach facing the ocean is waiting for you! |
Claire & Sailesh Ltd
Coastal Road, Pointe d'Esny
MAURITIUS
Email: clairesailesh@gmail.com
Tel: (230) 631 4625
Mobile: (230) 5754 6451