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Fishing Harbour
With its handful of colourful fishing boats, the teensy fishing harbour is worth a peek.
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Ancienne Maison des Notaires
On Rue Jean Chatel youll stumble across the colonial building, the Ancienne Maison des Notaires.
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Kanti House
Make a beeline for this atmospheric shop that has been restored. It specialises in clothing.
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Anse Sévère
On the north coast, this beach is not the most photogenic, but is great for snorkelling.
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Mahé de Labourdonnais Statue
At the quayside end of Pl S Bissoondoyal, the best-loved statue in the city has become its emblem throughout Mauritius.
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Anglican Church
Taking pride of place in the centre of town is the Anglican church, with its renovated facade and elegant tower.
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Cathédrale de St
Ambling down Ave de la Victoire, youll come across the fairly unassuming, Tuscan-style Cathédrale de St-Denis.
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Palais Rontaunay
Built in 1854, the much-photographed Palais Rontaunay is a bourgeois villa which has preserved the elegant style of the 19th century.
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St Louis Cathedral
More austere, but also busier than St James Cathedral, St Louis Cathedral dates from 1932 and is popular with the Chinese community.
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Tamil Temple
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Surya Oudaya Sangam
Surya Oudaya Sangam, located at the west end of town, is dedicated to Shiva. Visitors are welcome but shoes should be removed before entering.
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Lighthouse
Next to the tourist office, the small lighthouse – the only one on the island – is worth a gander. It was built in 1845. Its no longer in operation.
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Anse Takamaka
The gently curving Anse Takamaka is a gorgeous strand for walking unfettered on white sand and gaping at sunsets. Facilities include Batistas bar-restaurant.
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Anse Patates
At the northern tip of the island, this beach is alluring but lacks the wow factor. Its a great place for a picnic, though, and has some good snorkelling.
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Chapelle Front de Mer
Notable religious buildings in Ste-Suzanne include the Chapelle Front de Mer, an ornate Tamil temple built on a pebbly beach north of town (its unsigned).
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St James Cathedral
Inaugurated in 1850, St James is the oldest Anglican church in Mauritius, and has a peaceful, wood-panelled interior with plaques commemorating local worthies.
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Shiv Kalyan Vath Mandir
Shiv Kalyan Vath Mandir is a vividly coloured Tamil temple thats older than Grand Baies other temple, Surya Oudaya Sangam. Remove your shoes before entering.
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Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is worth a quick visit to learn about the islands geology, fauna and flora. The upstairs section is devoted to marine life.
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LArtothèque
This contemporary art gallery hosts changing exhibitions of works by local artists and those from neighbouring countries. Its housed in a handsome pale-yellow villa.
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Observatoire Astronomique
The area is ideal for stargazing. The Observatoire astronomique offers stargazing programs from 9pm to midnight. Its best to call ahead to confirm the program is on.
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