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Mauritius, to enjoy the joys of the sea

The beaches are the stars in Mauritius. Wherever you go, you will see sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and casuarina trees where you can enjoy the sun and the joys of the water in peace. Trou aux Biches, Mont Choiy or Belle Mare await you for pure moments of relaxation punctuated by the waves. If you want to mingle with the locals, head to the public beach at Blue Bay. Mauritians often come here to picnic with their families. Besides its magnificent lagoon, the place has beautiful coral reefs jealously protected in a marine reserve. If you want to get away from the crowds for a while, go to the Pointe d'Esny, where vast expanses of often deserted sand await you. To cut yourself off from the world for half a day, treat yourself to a short walk on the east coast of Rodrigues, where Trou d'Argent, an almost virgin beach, nestled between two jagged cliffs, welcomes modern-day Robinson Crusoes. , the time of an excursion.

If the beaches of Mauritius are magnificent, they are not the only sites worthy of interest on the island. Port Louis , the capital is also worth a detour. This cosmopolitan city, boiling with life is the symbol of a prosperous Mauritius, far from its past as a land of slaves. On the waterfront, the Caudal Waterfront is a succession of fashionable restaurants, casinos, shopping malls where you can best appreciate the modern side of Mauritius. A stroll through the old quarters of the city reveals a Mauritius with multiple identities.

Mauritius is still home to beautiful colonial mansions, legacies left by former colonial planters. Among them, the most beautiful is undoubtedly the Château Labourdonnais, a sumptuous residence, built for the planter Christian Wiehe between the years 1856 and 1859. Like the first owners of the residence, stroll the majestic alley of stewardship and admire the landscape of the double circular varangue which decorates the house. Other former colonial properties such as the Sain-Aubin estate, located near Souillac and the Aubineaux estate, in Curepipe, are also worth a visit. The colonial houses are not the only architectural curiosities of Mauritius. As you walk along the sacred lake of Grand Bassin, you will discover Hindu temples with shimmering colors and often adorned with exuberant sculptures. Before leaving Mauritius, treat yourself to a refreshing break between the paths of the Pamplemousses garden. This 37 ha tropical oasis, the work of botanist Pierre Poivre, is home to no less than 600 different species of exotic plants .

When to go to Mauritius?

A stay in Mauritius is possible almost all year round, which allows you to plan your trip according to your desires. Between November and January, Mauritius enjoys a summer climate with strong sunshine. Which is perfect if you want to spend Christmas in an exotic location and welcome the New Year in the tropics. During the austral winter, that is to say during the months of July and August, Mauritius enjoys a much cooler temperature which is perfect for family seaside holidays.