Let's Discover Mauritius

23/12/2024

Mont Piton on the left. The highest point in the North, as well a volcanic crater. Learn more on all volcanoes in Mauritius on my blog here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/volcanoes-in-mauritius/

19/12/2024

St Paul. En direction de l'avenue Lucien de Chazal.

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16/12/2024

Powder Mill Nature Trail. For the best nature trails, and parks in Mauritius, visit this link here:

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15/12/2024

La Nicolière Reservoir. The reservoir was constructed in 1929. Before the reservoir, there was a sugar mill, apparently existed since the 1830s. Later, the sugar mill was demolished in a fire, and the estate was annexed by California, an another sugar mill nearby. The famous stone bridge was built by Paul Le Juge de Segrais, an engineer born at Mon Gout in 1868.

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11/12/2024

The chimney of Île D'Ambres sugar mill. Not to be confused with the Île D'ambre islet. There is also a small village named Île D'Ambres, which is situated between the village of Panchavati and Poudre D'or. The Île D'Ambres estate existed since the end of 1790s, and was owned by Jean François Rouillard. The estate transformed into a sugar estate when the sugar mill established in the 1830s. The sugar mill operated until 1921, and then annexed by Saint Antoine. Discover all the remaining historical sugar mills' chimneys in Mauritius, on my blog: letsdiscovermauritius.com/sugar-mills-chimneys-in-mauritius.

10/12/2024

From the Rochester Falls, a view of the Jurançon Hill.

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10/12/2024

The Château de Benares. Do not forget, the actual ruin which is still present there is the kitchen of the Château, and NOT the Château itself, which is often wrongly acclaimed. When Virgil Naz established at Benares, the sugar mill of Benares was just a couple meters away from the house. He ordered to displace the sugar mill at least 2km away, where it is presently. The sugar estate was established in the 1850s, and the sugar mill closed in 1960. The Château has been demolished in the 1930s. Visit my blog for more historical facts on Mauritius: letsdiscovermauritius.com.

02/12/2024

The "Madam Bel" waterfall, which is situated between the picturesque village of Chamarel and Bel Ombre, provides a combination of beauty and a sinister past. Explore it on the link below to learn about the origin of the name, the beauty of this waterfall, and the enigmas that surround it.

A hidden waterfall in the beautiful village of Bel Ombre, named "Madam Bel," holds an important story. Discover it now!

28/11/2024

Rempart mountain is around 600m in height. Situated next to Rempart river (west), according to some beliefs, it was supposed this mountain that the Admiral Pieter Both saw first, when he came to Mauritius. In fact, his ship sank in the sea of Flic-en-Flac, and not at Tombeau Bay according to the popular rumor. This has been debunked when the shipwreck has been found in the 1970s. Some believe it should be Rempart mountain to be named as Pieter Both. The mystery continues... My blog: letsdiscovermauritius.com.

26/11/2024

Alma sugar mill's chimney. The first name of the sugar mill was Champ D'or, and the name changed to Alma in 1854. Henry Leclezio established in Alma in 1872, after closing their sugar mill situated at Mapou at the beginning of Goodlands village. They took over Alma, and in 1917, Henry Leclezio bought the shares of his brother, and Alma annexed Bar le Duc, Bonne Veine and other sugar mills in the nearby regions. In 1947, Alma ceased its operation, after being annexed by Mon Désert. For all historic sugar mill chimneys in Mauritius, visit my blog here: letsdiscovermauritius.com/sugar-mills-chimneys-in-mauritius.

25/11/2024

Do you love Puits D'amour? This famous French pastry is widely appreciated in Mauritius. Check out an easy step-by-step recipe on how to prepare and bake it at home here.

Puits D'Amour is a delicious pastry that is quite popular among the people of Mauritius. Learn more about how to bake it step-by-step.

21/11/2024

This windmill is located in Caudan and was built in 1736 as a flour mill. Its primary function was to supply flour to the dockers at the harbor. That was the reign of Mahé de Labourdonnais. Since 1999, the windmill has been a museum and can be visited. The Tour de L'ordre was next to it. See the pic on my previous post. If you want to discover all windmills in Mauritius, visit my blog here: letsdiscovermauritius.com/windmills-in-mauritius

20/11/2024

The stairs of la "Tour de L'ordre", built by Mahé de Labourdonnais. The tour also housed an observatory, and a store for gun powder. Next to it is the windmill, which is now a museum. Visit my blog to discover Mauritius here: letsdiscovermauritius.com.

19/11/2024

Inside the Blyth Brothers warehouse. Built in 1860s. Visit my blog: letsdiscovermauritius.com.

15/11/2024

The Chapel of Sainte Joanne D'Arc, at Alma. It was built in 1930. It was mainly used by the workers of Alma sugar mill and the inhabitants in the estates. Discover Mauritius on my blog: letsdiscovermauritius.com.

14/11/2024

Gris Gris beach. When Abbe de la Caille arrived here to chart our island in the 1740s, he named it after his pet. Additionally, maroon slaves used Gris-Gris as a hiding location. It was common to hide in the caverns inside the rocks (the cliffs). They also frequently practiced witchcraft in the little cave on the beach. Visit my blog, letsdiscovermauritius.com, to learn more about Mauritius.

13/11/2024

Von Moltke beach. I am not sure if the name is from the Admiral Helmuth Von Moltke. On older maps of Mauritius, before 1900s, the beach was named differently. It was from the beginning of 1920s, the name appeared on a map dated 1928. There was even a distillery under this name. By the way, the placee is near to Roches Noires. Learn more on Mauritius on my blog: letsdiscovermauritius.com.

07/11/2024

Enn bon ti confit fort ek so disel pima! Learn how to make the tropical fruit salad (confit) from Mauritius on the link below:

Learn how to prepare the Mauritian tropical fruit salads, also known as "confit", with an easy step-by-step recipe.