A long, almost deserted beach in the southern part of the island bearing a nice chanting name: Riambel! This is where time seems to stand still! The place is strikingly calm, with a sea [...]
Published On: November 25th, 20222.2 min read
At some 11 km bird-eyes view, stands a small preserved, authentic island, Rodrigues: neighbour to Mauritius but so much different. A welcoming land whose inhabitants’ life motto seems to be: ‘Trankil’ – Creole word [...]
Published On: September 9th, 20224 min read
I excitedly hopped in the white coach, eager to start this fabulous adventure in the south of the island. I had a map of Mauritius, and I attentively listened to the guide's explanations while [...]
Published On: September 2nd, 20222.9 min read
Have you heard of La Maison Créole Eureka located in Moka, the main area of the Moka district? A stately house which the famous Archimedes exclamation (Eureka!) inspired Alexis Jules Eugene Le Clezio when [...]
Published On: May 6th, 20222.3 min read
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A long, almost deserted beach in the southern part of the island bearing a nice chanting name: Riambel! This is where time seems to stand still! The place is strikingly calm, with a sea [...]
Published On: November 25th, 20222.2 min read -
At some 11 km bird-eyes view, stands a small preserved, authentic island, Rodrigues: neighbour to Mauritius but so much different. A welcoming land whose inhabitants’ life motto seems to be: ‘Trankil’ – Creole word [...]
Published On: September 9th, 20224 min read -
I excitedly hopped in the white coach, eager to start this fabulous adventure in the south of the island. I had a map of Mauritius, and I attentively listened to the guide's explanations while [...]
Published On: September 2nd, 20222.9 min read -
Have you heard of La Maison Créole Eureka located in Moka, the main area of the Moka district? A stately house which the famous Archimedes exclamation (Eureka!) inspired Alexis Jules Eugene Le Clezio when [...]
Published On: May 6th, 20222.3 min read 
A blazing sun was expected on this torrid day! We were nevertheless very motivated and ready early morning for a hike at the Bras d' Eau National Park. Well-shod and equipped with our water [...]
Published On: January 21st, 20222.1 min read
When one recalls this small, typical coastal village in the northeast of the island, one immediately thinks of the shipwreck of the legendary Saint Géran which took place off the coast of Poudre d [...]
Published On: December 3rd, 20211.8 min read
This time I decided to head towards the north of the island and invite you to this village named Pamplemousses, French name for grapefruits, that grew in great abundance in this region. It was [...]
Published On: September 24th, 20213.2 min read
In the south-west, adjoining the village of Tamarin, Rivière Noire, a place of reminiscence of slavery and marooning, reveals its mysteries and welcomes us with a beautiful blazing sun. The main road twists between [...]
Published On: September 3rd, 20212.6 min read
Please be our guest and follow us to Tamarin Bay, southwest of the island in the Black River region. In 1768, the then French governor, Daniel Dumas, and Pierre Poivre, Intendant named this village [...]
Published On: August 20th, 20212.4 min read
Mahébourg, a coastal town located in the south-east of Mauritius bears the name of a former French governor of our colonial era: Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais. Built during the brief rule of the [...]
Published On: July 23rd, 20212.8 min read
The soft breeze blew my hair away slightly cooling my cheeks and the tip of my nose. I dangled dangerously in mid-air, as I squeezed my way through the back of the car window [...]
Published On: July 16th, 20213.1 min read
Twinned with the town of Beau Bassin in 1896, the name Rose-Hill from a poetic point of view showcases the colors of pink hue projected by the setting sun on the Corps de Garde [...]
Published On: June 25th, 20213.4 min read
Let’s visit Souillac: this village situated in the south of Mauritius in the district of Savanne, is named after Vicomte François de Souillac, then French governor of Isle de France between 1779-1787. This governor [...]
Published On: June 18th, 20212.5 min read
When we mention Bel Ombre, we immediately think of the wild south of Mauritius, with on one side, its beautiful winding coastline along the sea and on the other, lush green nature. The road [...]
Published On: June 2nd, 20211.7 min read
Curepipe, a town located halfway between the capital, Port-Louis and Mahebourg, with its cool, humid climate and forests, was for a long time inhabited. The first inhabitants settled in the lower part of the [...]
Published On: May 14th, 20211.6 min read
It was dinner time, and I was on the road back from work. It has been a hard day at the office, with loads of angry phone calls and last-minute meetings. I doubted if [...]
Published On: March 24th, 20212 min read
I could not wait to go shopping with my sister in Port-Louis, our capital city of Mauritius, on that Monday morning. We were going to La Corderie street for a few errands. I have [...]
Published On: March 10th, 20212.2 min read
A stone's throw from the center of the village of Moka, nestled in lush greenery, there’ s this place that can bring you back into the past in a few minutes. The small path [...]
Published On: February 26th, 20212.1 min read
As I walked through the old and ancient pavement of Port Louis in China Town, I could not help noticing the difference of the city's busy streets and that of my village. Though the [...]
Published On: February 10th, 20212.1 min read
Mauritius, known to many as Paradise Island, land of beautiful beaches and even lovelier people. However, one of the most pleasant surprises a visitor to the island will experience, is the level of service [...]
Published On: January 20th, 20211.4 min read
Have you finally found your One and Only, your forever sweetheart ? Nothing looks great enough for your chosen person ! What could you come up with to surprise her and give her memories [...]
Published On: January 15th, 20211.2 min read
None can ignore that over and above our beautiful beaches, Mauritius has a lot more to offer! For sure it is well-known for its deep-sea fishing, Scuba diving and numerous sea activities and much [...]
Published On: January 13th, 20211.6 min read
Mauritius has positioned itself since quite a few years now, as a destination that promotes Health and Wellness by offering quality services during your holidays when it comes to pampering yourself. As holidays stand [...]
Published On: December 9th, 20202.2 min read
After a few months of lockdown, like many, we wanted a big bowl of fresh air and our footsteps led us to Sept Cascades waterfalls. It is one of the most popular attractions for [...]
Published On: December 4th, 20202.3 min read
It is true that a simple mention of the island of Mauritius, and one would be tempted to immediately imagine its long sandy beaches, its emerald lagoons and beautiful sun that warms the skin [...]
Published On: December 2nd, 20201.8 min read
Need to escape for your big day? Need to wow to your better half? Nothing better than choosing a dream destination known for its idyllic weddings: The Island of Mauritius! An intimate ceremony with [...]
Published On: November 12th, 20201.2 min read
The alarm signaled 06.30am. Meeting time was at 08.00 in the village of Quartier Militaire situated on the east coast of the island of Mauritius. As it is usually the case here, some were [...]
Published On: August 13th, 20203.6 min read
Need to escape to a quiet place? Longing for a total change of scene? Feeling the urge to reconnect with nature? Looking for a different travelling experience, a unique and authentic holiday experience? Mauritius [...]
Published On: December 16th, 20194.9 min read
What an emotion-filled adventure I had on the east side of the island in a Buggy Vintage, rented with Hertz Mauritius. Pride and freedom quickly took over: 1033cc, a 4-door, AM and FM signals, [...]
Published On: October 3rd, 20192.8 min read
Not too far from Beau Vallon, in the hamlet of Riche en Eau, lies a vestige of our colonial past: the ‘Château de Riche en Eau’. By circumstances, I found myself there on March [...]
Published On: August 30th, 20194.4 min read
The crystalline waters of our beautiful Mauritius allow us to enjoy beautiful cruises at sea aboard catamarans, regardless of the location you embark at. I was thus invited to discover the northern islands and [...]
Published On: August 15th, 20192.4 min read
Long before the big holiday season in Mauritius, trail enthusiasts consult the events calendar for races planned over the new season. In order to keep fit and to better tackle the run, they do [...]
Published On: July 12th, 20193.5 min read
After a hectic week, we do sometimes long to disconnect, to unwind. On this first Saturday of June, I felt an urge to surround myself with green. There are several attractions in Mauritius that [...]
Published On: June 6th, 20195.7 min read
Are you searching for an undisturbed spot to spend a great time at, with your family, significant other or simply on your own? Do you wish for your children (younger or older) to try [...]
Published On: May 9th, 20192.3 min read
I was barely 6 years old when I got caught up in fishing. I used to spend my school holidays with my family in the coastal village of Trou aux Biches. Waking up every [...]
Published On: April 4th, 20194.3 min read
A rainy day at the beach is not the only situation that makes for a frustrated foreigner in Mauritius. For my part, the indicators are elsewhere, where there precisely is no beach but it [...]
Published On: February 21st, 20195.3 min read
It was a rather rude awakening (literally) at dawn! We had booked a hiking trip : Le Morne mountain trail. Our guide, Steve, picked us up at the hotel at 6am and I’ll admit [...]
Published On: January 24th, 20192.7 min read
Picturesque. That’s the perfect description of the Central Market of Port Louis, our capital city. Adorned with iron wrought, floral designs, inscriptions and arches made of stones, the gate gives a spectacular start to the [...]
Published On: December 13th, 20186.3 min read
What a catchy headline, one which anyone would mistakenly think is about the human race, when in fact, it is not. Johnny Hallyday, the hugely popular French singer, sang a cover of the Spanish [...]
Published On: November 22nd, 20183.8 min read
In these early days of the Mauritian summer, treat yourself to a magical moment, a highly recommended excursion: a tailor-made sunset cruise. Whether one is single, a hopeless romantic, in a couple, with family [...]
Published On: October 19th, 20182.8 min read
There are certain regions in Mauritius, from which large crowds shy away and which deserve our protection as they have a special character. Albion, a small village in the west facing the open sea, is [...]
Published On: September 28th, 20184.7 min read
Our host was waiting for us at Dubreuil in the best Indian tradition: homemade eggplant donuts mixed with coriander-flavoured chutney. Then lunch was served on a Ravenala leaf: steamed ‘chouchou’ from the host’s garden, peas [...]
Published On: August 10th, 20181.8 min read
This wonderful adventure brings to memory two French poets, Siefert and Prévert, whose names convey the feeling one gets: green (‘vert’). Emotions would flourish: provide, build, possess, think, hold back, feel, grow up, discover [...]
Published On: August 9th, 20183.5 min read
There is something utterly compelling about seeing the island from above, especially when one can easily recognize its natural geographic features and outlines, similar to a gigantic map. The sense of fulfilment and self-exaltation [...]
Published On: July 26th, 20182.6 min read
