Let's Discover Mauritius

03/09/2024

Sunrise from Verdun motorway. Visit my blog here: letsdiscovermauritius.com/blog.

26/08/2024

This building was the shop of Mr Jimmy at Labourdonnais. It was also known as "La boutik Madam", as his wife mostly served the customers in the 1990s. The shop was closed in the early 2000s, after the inhabitants left the village to live elsewhere. The souvenirs are still fresh in my mind. I used to buy ice-cream and other stuff, after school at the shop. To learn more on the Domaine de Labourdonnais, including my childhood there, visit my blog here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/discover-the-domaine-de-labourdonnais/

21/08/2024

Albion lighthouse. Commonly known as Pointe des Cavernes or Pointe Aux Caves, this lighthouse is located on the West coast of Mauritius, and was built in 1910. Learn more on the remaining lighthouses in Mauritius here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/the-4-main-lighthouses-in-mauritius/

20/08/2024

The Château de Labourdonnais. Built from 1856 to 1859 by Christian Wiehe, the Château is the most iconic place. It was opened to the public in the 2000s. Learn more on it here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/discover-the-domaine-de-labourdonnais/

19/08/2024

Inside one of Trianon's laborers camps. This location is designated as national heritage. Indentured laborers from the Trianon sugar estates have been in these camps for a long time. The Trianon sugar estates was founded in 1803, several decades before Indian indentured laborers arrived. It halted operations in 1958, and the Margarine Industries incorporated it. The camps were actually divided in half. As a result, the available living space was extremely limited. Some families consisted of multiple persons who slept in the same portion of the camp. According to reports, individuals continued to live in these camps after the Trianon sugar factory was closed. To discover more about the remaining old sugar mill chimneys in Mauritius, visit the National Library and asked for my photobook. Otherwise, please visit this link on my blog: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/sugar-mills-chimneys-in-mauritius/.

16/08/2024

An old well at Château Val Ory. Learn more on the place on my blog here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/chateau-val-ory-a-rich-iranian-heritage/

14/08/2024

Barachois de Calodyne... Visitez mon blog: letsdiscovermauritius.com/blog

13/08/2024

The Villebague House, or "Château de Villebague".

In 1759, Réné Magon de la Villebague ended his mandate and bought the estate. There was already a sugar mill since 1745. The first sugar mill in Mauritius, in partnership with Mahé de Labourdonnais as well.

After Réné Magon de Villebague bought the estate in 1759, he built the house. Later, his heirs sold it to Napoleon Savy in 1841 , who renamed the estate as Rosalie, which was also his wife's name. Today, we differentiate between Grande Rosalie and Villebague, but before, it was one estate. I must add that Petite Rosalie also had a sugar mill, but demolished since a long time ago. Now, only the ruin of Grande Rosalie sugar mill remains. Visit my blog: letsdiscovermauritius.com/blog

12/08/2024

Le Dauguet Nature Trail. For the top nature trails in Mauritius, see here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/top-nature-trails-parks-in-mauritius/

12/08/2024

On top of Le Pouce mountain. Learn more on Le Pouce and some historical facts here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/le-pouce-mountain-in-mauritius/

11/08/2024

The Snail Rock peak from Le Pouce ridge. There were some slave tombs nearby according to some historical and research documentations, but already disappeared and lost in the shrubs. Visit my blog for more interesting posts on Mauritius: letsdiscovermauritius.com/blog.

11/08/2024

Discover the real facts on the pyramids of Plaine Magnien on the link below:

Mauritius, a small island in the Indian Ocean, is riddled with mysteries. For centuries legends have existed in our communities, without forgetting superstitions from generation to generation. For some years, a location from the South of the island has become popular on social media. It is the pyram...

08/08/2024

One of the nature trails that gives calm and peace is the Powder Mill, which is a short trail. You should totally go for it if you are looking for a little romantic walk in the woods. For a list of the top nature trails and parks in Mauritius, refer to my blog here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/top-nature-trails-parks-in-mauritius/

07/08/2024

A view from the peak of Deux Mamelles mountain. Far ahead is Bar le Duc hill, where the volcanic crater is on the left.

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31/07/2024

Black River Gorges, for a list of the top nature trails and parks in Mauritius, learn here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/top-nature-trails-parks-in-mauritius/

30/07/2024

🙂If you have a passion for photography 📸, you can share your beautiful photos of Mauritius to our Photo Gallery, and promote your social media links or portfolio website on the link below:

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25/07/2024

NEW ARTIST POST ON BLOG: Exploring the Mystical Cosmos: The Arts Of Zainap Muckdoombukus. Learn more on her and her arts on the link below:

https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/exploring-the-mystical-cosmos-the-arts-of-zainap-muckdoombukus/

22/07/2024

The South has long been regarded as one of the island’s most stunning regions. Let's discover Souillac, a beautiful and quiet village in the District of Savanne that was once a pillar during the French era.

Discover the beautiful village of Souillac, in Mauritius Island. Learn the best things to do, and the top places to visit there.

19/07/2024

Saint Hubert church. Built in 1900. letsdiscovermauritius.com/blog

16/07/2024

Bain Boeuf beach. letsdiscovermauritius.com/blog

14/07/2024

Le tram.

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11/07/2024

NEW BLOG POST: Immerse yourself in the quiet realm of Fadya Nazirkhan's artwork, where serene seascapes, and misty landscapes come together in perfect harmony. Read on her passion here: https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/into-the-wild-exploring-fadya-nazirkhans-forest-and-seascape-paintings/

10/07/2024

Asile Forest Nature Trail. Asile Forest should not be confused with Powder Mill Forest. When the British conquered Mauritius from Cap-Malheureux, they walked to Port-Louis via Powder Mill and Asile Forest. Adrien D'Epinay owned the Asile sugar factory, which was located in Asile Forest. There is also a windmill ruin in the sugarcane fields. The Krishnanand Seva Ashram was constructed on the same location as the Asile sugar mill after it was razed. Follow my blog on letsdiscovermauritius.com/blog for more articles... Ok bye!