Places in Mauritius
Poudre D’Or means powdered gold and is full of treasures, even if it isn’t the kind you can spend. Highly rated street foods, beautiful accommodation, abandoned houses, intangible heritage, historic buildings, perfect picnic areas, and the ever-constant sea views. A tour around this village is a visit to a golden era and a treasure for the soul.
A busy and tranquil place. Heavy loud traffic and the bustle of people in the downtown shopping district to the tranquil historic cemetery. A two-train station day with a walk in the calming farmlands. Terre Rouge supplies a contrast with all it has to offer.
Pointe Aux Piments Mauritius or Chilli Point is so relaxing I started calling it Chill Point. The endless beach views and relaxed snack shops simply put you in the mood to sit and admire the view. Clustered with all-inclusive resorts, you can still find history, a beautiful old sugar mill chimney, and 5 lime kilns.
Camp De Masque Mauritius is a great day out that makes you happy. From the giant pineapple to the abundant street foods and welcoming locals, this is a village that makes you happy. A stroll around the huge La Unity chimney, walking the back streets, eating on the street, looking at the mountains, or exploring the dirt roads for greenhouses is all in this great day out.
La Laura Mauritius is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The garden village in the garden district, nature at it’s best. But there is more, ancient bridges, golden temples, the best village sign ever and the beautiful mountains.
St. Pierre is an up-and-coming town. With a population of 16 000, you know you are in for a treat when you get there. What I wasn’t prepared for was how nice everyone is. Located in what I like to refer to as the heart of Mauritius, this central town is booming.
Lallmatie in Flacq Mauritius is a friendly village with a werewolf legend. The village also changed labour rights in Mauritius with the 1937 Uba riots and had one of the first cinemas.
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.
