Flacq District

Region · 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Population 140,294

Area 298 km²

Time zone Indian/Mauritius

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Flacq Essentials

Flacq encompasses the eastern edge of Mauritius, featuring the 18-hole Legend Golf Course and the expansive white sands of Belle Mare. The region is home to the island's largest open-air market and the volcanic cave of Pont Bon Dieu. Offshore, the lagoon surrounding Île aux Cerfs provides shallow waters for snorkeling, while the Sagar Shiv Mandir temple sits on a small island connected by a bridge. Inland, the Domaine de l'Etoile covers 1,200 hectares of protected forest and former sugar estate land.

10 places

Temples and Churches

This collection highlights the religious landscape of the Flacq district, featuring a significant mix of Hindu temples and Catholic churches. Key sites include the Sagar Shiv Mandir, situated on the island of Ile de Goyaves with its 108-foot-tall Shiva statue, and various community churches like Notre Dame des Bon Secours in Trou d'Eau Douce. These sites showcase the region's diverse architectural styles, ranging from intricate Shivalayes to traditional Mauritian parish churches that serve as central landmarks for local villages.

11 places