Kultur- und Geschichtsstätten auf Mauritius

Heritage & History

Mauritius's history is preserved through its colonial architecture and traditional industries. This collection features the 19th-century Labourdonnais Château and the 18th-century Château de La Villebague manor house. Religious heritage is represented by the island's third-oldest church, St Francois D'Assise, and the butter-colored tower of Notre Dame des Anges. The list also highlights local craftsmanship at the H. Rault biscuit factory, operating since 1870, and the Historic Marine workshop, specializing in intricate wooden ship models.