Most people would not consider Notre Dame to be a place to visit but it really is.  We knew about the beautiful old church and had researched a few other historical landmarks such as the old train station and the tobacco barns.  What was a welcoming surprise though, was the friendliness of the people.  Do stop over and visit this lovely town if you are in the area, particularly on a Saturday morning so you can experience the market and it’s amazing foods.

We visited St Antoine, an old sugar estate in Goodlands Mauritius which was built in 1835 by the charismatic Edmond de Chazal. Come with us on this journey of discovery to learn more about this historic place, it’s owners, a temple that grants wishes, and a rediscovered extinct flower among other things.

I walk around Shri Nagar, looking for a long-lost sugar mill tower of Sottise. Which, as it turns out, is visible from the main road, or Sottise Road! Um well.

Who knew such a big wood and furniture factory was actually based in Mauritius!