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Botanical Gardens
For respite, the manicured botanical gardens, full of streams and birdsong, are about 10 minutes walk south of the centre. Star attractions are the coco de mer palms lining the main alley. Theres also a spice grove, a pen of giant tortoises, a patch of rainforest complete with frui
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Église
You cant help but be dazzled by this surprisingly extravagant church that was erected in 1857. The facade of the building is covered in stucco depictions of fruit, flowers and angels. The overall effect is flamboyant rather than tasteful, and is reminiscent of the mestizo architect
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Cascade du Voile de la Mariée
Further along the same route from Le Point du Jour, just north of the turn-off to Grand Îlet, dont miss the Cascade du Voile de la Mariée. These towering falls drop in several stages from the often cloud-obscured heights into the ravine at the roadside. You get an even better view
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Saturday Market
The Saturday market is as busy as Rodrigues gets and a good place to shop for fresh produce and souvenirs. Its open the rest of the week but really gears up on Saturdays when much of the island turns out. Its next to the bridge near the post office. Turn up later than 10am and youl
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SSR Memorial Centre for Culture
This simple house museum near the Jardin Plaine Verte was home to Mauritius father of independence, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, from 1935 until 1968. Its an interesting exhibit on his life, with some fascinating photographs, a collection of his personal belongings and even films abo
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Hindu Temple
Besides the endless vistas of azure, the area doesnt boast a whole lot when it comes to sights other than a white Hindu temple that sits on a teeny islet tenuously tethered to the mainland by a thin land-bridge. The views of the dazzling white bastion are best appreciated from Raso
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Galerie du Moulin Cassé
Housed in a charmingly restored sugar mill, the Galerie du Moulin Cassé features the vibrant floral scenes of painter Malcolm de Chazal (1902–82) and a collection of photographs by Diane Henry. The most impressive display, however, is the collection of over 20,000 terracotta pots l
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Anse La Blague
Head to Anse La Blague on the east coast if youre after a secluded picnic spot. Very few tourists make it to this isolated beach, which feels like the worlds end. It has no facilities, other than shady takamaka trees to hang your towel on. You might come across a few fishermen with
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Jummah Mosque
The Jummah Mosque, the most important mosque in Mauritius, was built in the 1850s and is a delightful blend of Indian, Creole and Islamic architecture – it would look equally at home in Istanbul, Delhi or New Orleans! Visitors are welcome in the peaceful inner courtyard except on F
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Maison Folio
One of the loveliest of Hell-Bourgs Creole houses is Maison Folio, a typical 19th-century bourgeois villa almost engulfed by its densely planted garden. The owners show you around, pointing out the amazing variety of aromatic, edible, medicinal and decorative plants, and give insig
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La Saga du Rhum
Those who want to understand how the ambrosia called rum starts in the sugar-cane fields and ends on their palates should really come to the museum called La Saga du Rhum, which is set on the site of the Isautier estate, one of the oldest rum distillers on Réunion. Its about 5km no
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Grand Anse
On the southeast coast, Grand Anse is a stunning beach to sun yourself on, and it sees fewer visitors because of the effort required to get there (though you can easily walk or cycle the 4km or so from La Passe). One caveat: swimming may be dangerous because of the strong offshore
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Hôtel de Ville
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Rivulet Terre Rouge Bird Sanctuary
Just north of Port Louis, birdwatchers will want to take the signposted turn-off to the east that leads to the Rivulet Terre Rouge Bird Sanctuary. Sited on one of the largest estuary habitats in Mauritius, this Ramsar-recognised site draws countless migratory bird species, with lar
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Le Jardin des Parfums et des Épices
Inland between Le Baril and St-Philippe, dont miss the 3-hectare garden, Le Jardin des Parfums et des Épices. It contains over 1500 species in a natural setting in the Mare Longue forest, 3km west of St-Philippe. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides present the islands history, ec
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La Roche Merveilleuse
Head to the Marvellous Rock for an eagle-eye panorama of Cilaos. Its accessible on foot or by road. From Cilaos, take the road to Bras-Sec. The turn-off to La Roche Merveilleuse is signposted on the left, after about 2km.Bring a picnic – the setting is enchanting and there are a fe
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La Maison de Laurina
Caffeine-addicts should make a beeline for La Maison de Laurina, whose owner grows a top-quality variety of coffee, the Bourbon Pointu. Price is a bit steep but it includes a visit to the plantation and tastings of various homemade delicacies flavoured with coffee (biscuits, liquor
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Petite Anse
North of Grand Anse, the wonderfully dramatic crescent of Petite Anse is accessible on foot only. Strong riptides make it dangerous for swimming but the peace you find sitting here under a coconut palm may be as good as it gets on La Digue.
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Notre
The little white chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette, perched on the side of the hill to the east of town, was built in 1859 as a plea for protection against the cholera epidemic sweeping the entire island. Whether by luck or divine intervention, St-Leu was spared from the epidemic,
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La Vallée des Couleurs
Despite having 23 colours, as opposed to seven at Chamarel , La Vallée des Couleurs is the less impressive of the islands two coloured earths. The reserve does, however, have a scenic nature trail that passes some trickling waterfalls, memorable vistas, crawling tortoises and bloss
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