Mauritius Essentials
This selection spans the diverse geography and heritage of Mauritius, from the volcanic peaks of Le Pouce and Pieter Both to the colonial architecture of Port Louis. It features the oldest horse racing track in the Southern Hemisphere, Champ de Mars, and the 19th-century Château de Labourdonnais. Coastal highlights include the volcanic formations at Pont Naturel and the coral-rich waters of Blue Bay. Cultural landmarks range from the 18th-century St Francois D'Assise church to the intricate Tamil Surya Oudaya Sangam Temple.
Blue Bay
This part of Mahébourg belongs to the most exclusive residential areas on the island, with a clean beach and excellent restaurants.
Maconde
Situated on a sharp curve of the Baie du Cap coastal road, this site offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the rugged basalt cliffs of the southern coastline.
Grand Baie Beach
Despite being constantly packed with boats, the sand is nice and the water clean. Overall a nice unspoilt beach you may want to visit.
Labourdonnais Château
The beautifully restored grand mansion situated in the heart of the marvelous natural estate displays the 19th century Mauritian lifestyle.
Le Pouce
Le Pouce is the third highest mountain in Mauritius, at 812 meters. Only Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire and Pieter Both are taller.
Pieter Both Mountain
Pieter Both, sometimes referred to as Peter Botte Mountain, is the second highest mountain of Mauritius, at 820 metres tall.
Tamil Temple
One of the nicest landmarks in the whole of Grand Baie, the colourful spacious temple has fascinating decorations of the god Shiva.
Champ de Mars Racecourse
The Champ de Mars Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse race track in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Pont Natural
A volcanic rock formation where the force of the Indian Ocean has eroded the basalt to create a bridge-like span over the crashing waves.
Port Louis Theatre
The appealing theatre is the oldest one in the Indian Ocean region and has changed little since 1822, when it was built.
Grand Baie Bazaar
A lovely craft market offers a wide range of Malagasy and Mauritian crafts. Try haggling as the prices (while not high) are not fixed.
Marie Reine de la Paix Chapel
The modern chapel dedicated to Marie Reine de la Paix is Port Louis' popular spot to go pray to. It has ornamental garden with scenic views.
H. Rault Biscuit Factory
An amazing biscuit factory run by the Rault family ever since 1870 is a sweet place to come stop by. Taste the crispy hand made cookies!
St Francois D'Assise
Established in 1756, this is the third oldest Roman Catholic church in Mauritius, characterized by its colonial stone architecture.
Historic Marine
The fabulous store sells perfect handmade models of ships made of wood and metal. They also offer a fascinating tour of the factory.
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